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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217
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SUMMARY:ECPR Methods School: Advanced Topics in Set-Theoretic Methods and QCA
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses advanced issues that arise if and when scholars embrace notions of sets and their relations. While it is a course about set-theoretic methods writ large\, most of the time\, we will discuss issues specific to QCA. We will try and address all the following topics but\, depending on participants’ needs and interests\, we can put more emphasis on some: set-theoretic multi-method research; robustness and sensitivity; set-theoretic theory evaluation; enhanced Standard Analysis;   data structures and set-theoretic methods\, including temporal ordering and two-step QCA; model ambiguity; multi-value QCA.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/ecpr-methods-school-advanced-topics-in-set-theoretic-methods-and-qca/
LOCATION:University of Bamberg\, Kapuzinerstraße 16\, Bamberg\, D-96047\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carsten Schneider (Central European University)":MAILTO:schneiderc@ceu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190822T202404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T202404Z
UID:646-1581897600-1582329599@compasss.org
SUMMARY:ECPR Methods School: Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces participants to crisp set and fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and its analysis in R. It provides participants with a basic understanding of the analytic underpinnings and steps of QCA\, and enables them to independently perform a basic crisp or fuzzy set QCA (Standard Analysis). We will look at the origins\, analytic aims\, and variants of QCA\, and deal in depth with techniques and practices of set calibration. The nuts and bolts the QCA technique\, from parameters of fit to all steps of the analyses of necessity and sufficiency\, are illustrated based on an empirical example study which we replicate in class. We will then cover the presentation and interpretation of QCA results\, as well as ways to deal with limited diversity and other potential pitfalls. Hands-on exercises and daily lab sessions provide opportunities for practice and engagement.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/ecpr-methods-school-introduction-to-qualitative-comparative-analysis-qca/
LOCATION:University of Bamberg\, Kapuzinerstraße 16\, Bamberg\, D-96047\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190822T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T202153Z
UID:642-1581638400-1581811199@compasss.org
SUMMARY:ECPR Methods School: Foundations of set-theoretic and case-oriented methods
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces participants to the logic and foundations of case-oriented and set-theoretic methods. We discuss perspectives on causality\, case-orientation in empirical social research\, and the main features of set-theoretic methods. We will reflect about different types of research questions\, evidence and observations\, causal complexity\, causal effects\, causal mechanisms\, and context. The course then covers basics of set theory\, measurement and set calibration\, logical operations\, and the logic of necessary and sufficient conditions as set relations. We will apply these notions by looking at different ways of defining\, structuring\, and operationalizing concepts and cases. We look at different areas of application.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/ecpr-methods-school-foundations-of-set-theoretic-and-case-oriented-methods/
LOCATION:University of Bamberg\, Kapuzinerstraße 16\, Bamberg\, D-96047\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216
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CREATED:20191011T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T170304Z
UID:678-1581552000-1581811199@compasss.org
SUMMARY:ECPR Seasoned Scholar Workshop: Multi-Method Designs\, Case-Oriented and Comparative Methods
DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is tailored for scholars with significant research experience beyond their PhD\, and organised on a flexible basis to meet specific needs — typically in connection with an ongoing research project they are managing (e.g. troubleshooting\, arbitrating between methodological options\, fine-tuning some designs\, etc. It covers a broad range of case-oriented methods and designs (single case studies\, process tracing\, ‘thick’ binary comparisons\, etc…)\, comparative methods and designs (small-N comparisons\, intermediate-N comparison across multiple cases\, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and neighbouring methods\, typology-building\, etc.)\, and ‘mixed’/multi-methods designs combining qualitative\, comparative and/or quantitative methods.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/ecpr-seasoned-scholar-workshop-multi-method-designs-case-oriented-and-comparative-methods/
LOCATION:University of Bamberg\, Kapuzinerstraße 16\, Bamberg\, D-96047\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200111
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20191011T165541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T165548Z
UID:670-1578268800-1578700799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:International Winter School on Public Policy - Alps Edition 2020: Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
DESCRIPTION:Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a set-theoretic method for identifying necessary and/or sufficient conditions for outcomes which is increasingly used in comparative policy analysis. Its core advantages lie in modelling causal complexity and enabling systematic comparisons to identify regularities\, while integrating case knowledge at all levels of analysis. This course introduces participants to the nuts and bolts of QCA and its implementation using the most powerful currently available software in R. Apart from basic knowledge of empirical social research design and methodology\, no particular pre-existing knowledge is required.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/international-winter-school-on-public-policy-alps-edition-2020-qualitative-comparative-analysis-qca/
LOCATION:Rotterdam School of Management\, Erasmus University\, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50\, Rotterdam\, PA\, 3062\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190816T182539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T182539Z
UID:624-1576022400-1576108799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:3rd International QCA Paper Development Workshop 2019
DESCRIPTION:The International QCA Paper Development Workshop 2019 (ETH Zurich\, Wednesday/Thursday\, 11./12. December 2019) provides a unique platform for researchers working on papers involving QCA to meet QCA experts\, get feedback on their on-going research\, and learn about the latest methodological developments in QCA. The workshop is interdisciplinary and interactive and allows for in-depth discussions and individual feedback from internationally renowned QCA scholars. \nWe invite submission of abstracts from researchers applying QCA in various domains (e.g.\, sociology\, political science\, management\, evaluation studies\, international relations\, medicine\, and health) as well as policy and business consultants using QCA in their work.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/3rd-international-qca-paper-development-workshop-2019/
LOCATION:ETH Zürich\, Rämistrasse 101\, Zurich\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Johannes Meuer (KLU Hamburg)":MAILTO:Johannes.meuer@the-klu.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190816T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190816T183300Z
UID:635-1575936000-1576108799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:7th International QCA Expert Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 7th International QCA Expert Workshop provides a venue for experienced QCA researchers to discuss the latest and most important developments around QCA. The workshop focuses exclusively on methodological and conceptual advances around QCA\, not on applications of QCA in empirical research. We expect all participants to actively participate in the program. In order to allow for active participation among researchers with diverse academic backgrounds\, the number of participants is limited. If you’re working on a project which you think might fit to the workshop\, please contact Johannes Meuer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 7th International QCA Expert Workshop will take place after the Paper Development Workshop. Please note that because the Expert Workshop serves a different purpose\, targets a different audience\, and – for these reasons – is purposefully limited in the number of participants\, participation in the 7th International QCA Expert Workshop is by invitation only. If you are applying QCA in one of your research projects\, please see the International QCA Paper Development Workshop.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/7th-international-qca-expert-workshop/
LOCATION:ETH Zürich\, Rämistrasse 101\, Zurich\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Johannes Meuer (KLU Hamburg)":MAILTO:Johannes.meuer@the-klu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190924T170329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T202858Z
UID:658-1575469800-1575475200@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Conference Workshop on Coincidence Analysis (12th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination & Implementation in Health)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce Coincidence Analysis (CNA)\, a relatively new member within the family of Configurational Comparative Methods.  CNA is specifically designed to analyze causal complexity\, which is common in implementation research. Presenters will discuss the types of studies for which CNA is useful\, provide worked examples of applying CNA to datasets\, and share practical resources for using CNA.  Participants will learn how CNA works through hands-on exercises involving Boolean algebra\, the bottom-up algorithm used by CNA and model performance measures like coverage.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/pre-conference-workshop-on-coincidence-analysis-12th-annual-conference-on-the-science-of-dissemination-implementation-in-health/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott (Arlington\, VA)\, 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190905T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T203022Z
UID:652-1571994000-1572022800@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Training Day:  Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA)
DESCRIPTION:Qualitative Comparative Analysis is a systematic method of studying data on multiple comparable cases from about N=8 through to large datasets of N=10\,000 etc. The QCA methods firstly involve casing\, i.e. delineating cases; secondly organising a systematic data matrix (we will show these in NVIVO and in Excel); thirdly examining sets of cases known as configurations; fourth interpreting these in terms of ‘necessary cause’ and ‘sufficient cause’ of each major outcome of interest.  We demonstrate the fsQCA software for QCA. A fuzzy set is a record of the membership score of a case in a characteristic or set.  A crisp set is a membership value of 0 (not in the set) or 1 (fully in the set)\, and thus is a simplified measure compared with a fuzzy set. Fuzzy sets or crisp sets\, and combinations can be used in QCA.  All the permutations of the causal factors\, known as X variates\, are considered one by one.  We test whether X is necessary\, or sufficient\, or both\, for an outcome Y.  We then augment the standard measures of ‘consistency’.  We show that one can generate both within-group and sample-wide consistency levels for testing sufficient cause. \nThis one-day training course will attract those doing case-study research\, those doing comparative research\, and those who want to extend their skills in fuzzy set analysis from beginner to intermediate levels. It will suit qualitative as well as quantitative and mixed-methods researchers; all are welcome.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/training-day-fuzzy-set-qualitative-comparative-analysis-fsqca/
LOCATION:Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (University of Manchester)\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Olsen (University of Manchester)":MAILTO:wendy.olsen@manchester.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190610T184647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T155456Z
UID:587-1571821200-1571837400@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in Research on Environment\, Conflict\, and Peace
DESCRIPTION:A training on QCA will be organised by Charles Ragin and Tobias Ide during the First Environmental Peacebuilding Conference (October 23-25\, University of California Irvine). The training will be held from 9:00-1:30 at October 23 and provide an introduction to QCA with a focus on applications in the field of environmental security and environmental peacebuilding.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/quantitative-comparative-analysis-qca-in-research-on-environment-conflict-and-peace/
LOCATION:Central European University – Vienna\, Quellenstraße 51\, Vienna\, Wien\, 1100\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Tobias Ide (Georg Eckert Institute)":MAILTO:ide@gei.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190418T161412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T161615Z
UID:420-1566172800-1566604799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Short Course on Qualitative Comparative Analysis\, 23rd Swiss Summer School in Social Science Methods
DESCRIPTION:The course provides participants with a thorough introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)\, both as a research approach and as a data analysis technique. In recent years\, this set-theoretic method has gained recognition among social scientists as a methodological approach that holds specific benefits for comparative studies. The course begins by familiarizing participants with the foundations of set theory and the basic concepts of the methodological approach of QCA\, including necessary and sufficient conditions\, Boolean algebra\, and fuzzy logic. The next step is devoted to the calibration of empirical data into crisp and fuzzy sets. Once these essentials are in place\, the course moves on to the construction and analysis of truth tables as the core of the QCA procedure. Here\, we will also spend time to discuss typical challenges that arise during a truth table analysis\, and techniques to overcome such problems. Finally\, the course will introduce consistency and coverage as parameters of fit\, as well as additional measures to assess the robustness of QCA results. \nBesides the technical introduction of QCA and its variants\, the course will provide opportunities to discuss general aspects of comparative research design\, including criteria for concept building and case selection\, and data-related issues. Participants will be given the opportunity to present their own work and to receive individual feedback on their projects. \nThroughout the course\, participants will conduct set-theoretic analyses within the R software environment (packages “QCA” and “SetMethods”). The software will be introduced on the first day and used for exercises and examples throughout the course\, so that participants gain a level of proficiency that enables them to conduct their own QCA analyses upon the completion of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring their own qualitative and/or quantitative data for course exercises (if available\, preliminary data is fine). In addition\, datasets from published studies will be made available and used for in-course exercises.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/short-course-on-qualitative-comparative-analysis-23rd-swiss-summer-school-in-social-science-methods/
LOCATION:Università della Svizzera Italiana\, Via Buffi 13\, Lugano\, 6900\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Mello (VU Amsterdam)":MAILTO:p.a.mello@vu.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190307T042843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T041714Z
UID:35-1561507200-1561766399@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Panel on Case-Oriented and Set-Theoretic Approaches to Comparative Policy Analysis\, 4th International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP4)
DESCRIPTION:Recent years have seen an impressive proliferation of set-theoretic and case-oriented methods in comparative policy analysis in general (see e.g. Rihoux et al. 2011; Thomann 2019)\, and in policy implementation and evaluation research in particular (Gerrits and Verweij 2018; Pattyn et al. 2017). Case-oriented and set-theoretic approaches to comparative policy analysis\, including but not limited to methods such as Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)\, Coincidence Analysis (CNA\, explanatory typologies\, and comparative process tracing\, are designed to address the challenges of contemporary policy analysis. Situated within a “critical realist” paradigm of social research (Gerrits and Verweij 2013)\, they model different aspects of causal complexity\, such as the prevalence of configurations of different factors leading to policy outputs or outcomes\, equifinality (multiple policy strategies or instruments resulting in the same outcome)\, contextual contingencies\, and causal asymmetry. Moreover\, they can be applied within a variety of small-N or large-N research approaches to evaluate as well as generate theories through a combination of systematic comparison with targeted in-depth case studies (Thomann and Maggetti 2017). \nThis panel gathers theoretical\, conceptual\, and empirical contributions by both junior and senior scholars that deal with case-oriented and set-theoretic approaches and illustrate their potential and limitations to contribute to the theory and practice of policy analysis. We particularly invite contributions that either comprehensively review or systematize the state of the art\, apply methodological innovations to empirical settings\, connect methods with theories\, and/or contribute to methodological innovation themselves. Papers should engage in a critical reflection of methodological aspects and their connection with the theory and/or practice of policy analysis in general\, or implementation and evaluation in particular. Abstracts should include a clear puzzle\, research question\, outline of the approach\, research design\, and main contribution of the proposed paper. Preference is given to abstracts that demonstrate an understanding of recent methodological developments.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/4th-international-conference-on-public-policy-icpp4-panel-on-case-oriented-and-set-theoretic-approaches-to-comparative-policy-analysis/
LOCATION:University of Concordia\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190327T010157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T010157Z
UID:158-1560729600-1560988799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research
DESCRIPTION:QCA can be used to answer any research question if one is interested in analyzing patterns of necessity and sufficiency in a group of cases ranging from a handful to many thousands. The method is now widely used in different disciplines including political science\, sociology\, public administration\, public health\, medical research\, organization and management research. \nThe course introduces participants to the principles and techniques of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) on a methodological and an applied dimension using RStudio. At the end of the course\, participants will be familiar with the key elements of a QCA study and know how to read\, criticize and implement an empirical analysis.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/icpsr-summer-program-in-quantitative-methods-of-social-research/
LOCATION:University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Ingo Rohlfing (University of Passau)":MAILTO:ingo.rohlfing@uni-passau.de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190307T044507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T045115Z
UID:46-1560124800-1560556799@compasss.org
SUMMARY:Designing Research with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
DESCRIPTION:This module introduces you to the nuts and bolts of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)\, an innovative set-theoretic technique that allows for comparisons of small\, intermediate or large numbers of cases in order to identify necessary and / or sufficient conditions for an outcome. It is an attractive method for scholars who seek to model causally complex patterns and integrate in-depth case knowledge at all stages of the analysis. We will introduce you to performing QCA with the freely available R software using the user-friendly RStudio environment. \n\nQCA: Origin\, variants\, uses and approaches\nSet theory and causal complexity\nDefining\, structuring\, measuring and calibrating concepts as sets\nAnalyses of necessity and sufficiency\nTruth tables\, limited diversity and counterfactual reasoning\nConservative\, intermediate and parsimonious solution types\nSet-theoretic multi-method research\nPotential pitfalls (skewed data\, model ambiguities\, robustness\, etc.)
URL:https://compasss.org/event/designing-research-with-qualitative-comparative-analysis-qca/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus\, Exeter\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
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SUMMARY:Comparative Case Study Design
DESCRIPTION:Description: This module provides you with the skills needed to design your qualitative case study research. It covers concept formation\, casing and case selection\, logics and strategies of comparison\, accounting for context and time\, data collection strategies\, and both conceptual and research-practical issues such as limited diversity\, Galton’s problem\, conceptual stretching\, and thinking about scope conditions. In the lab sessions\, we will work extensively with you on your own research projects. \n\n\nThe logic and goals of qualitative comparative case study research\nDefining\, structuring and measuring social science concepts and typologies\nCasing: what is a case? What is context?\nCase selection and scope conditions\nLogics and techniques of comparison across time and space
URL:https://compasss.org/event/comparative-case-study-design/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus\, Exeter\, Devon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190327T011549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T052528Z
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SUMMARY:2nd International QCA Summer Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd International QCA Summer Workshops consist of a sequence of three workshops: an Advanced applications workshop (22 May) in which users with at least intermediate-level knowledge of QCA receive more advanced feedback on their work-in-progress from QCA experts; (2) an invitation-only Expert workshop (23 May) gathering QCA experts and developers so as to make progress on some QCA innovation fronts; (3) a Paper development workshop (24 May) in which early-stage users receive expert guidance on their first QCA application. \nBesides the three workshops: two parallel\, two-day (22-23 May) modular doctoral courses will be offered: an Introduction to QCA doctoral course for participants with no prior QCA training\, and an Intermediate-level QCA doctoral course for participants with some prior level of QCA training or practice. In addition\, there will be also a specific half-day session for consultants (23 May).
URL:https://compasss.org/event/2nd-international-qca-summer-workshops/
LOCATION:Prague University of Economics and Business\, Czech Republic\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20260404T115914
CREATED:20190327T011941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T011941Z
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SUMMARY:Southern California QCA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this workshop is to provide a ground-up introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and fuzzy sets. Participants will get intensive instruction and hands-on experience with the fsQCA software package and on completion should be prepared to design and execute research projects using the set-theoretic approach.
URL:https://compasss.org/event/southern-california-qca-workshop/
LOCATION:Central European University – Vienna\, Quellenstraße 51\, Vienna\, Wien\, 1100\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Training
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