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Strategien für die SozialforschungReihe

Diese Reihe befasst sich mit den Methoden der Sozialwissenschaften und bietet tiefe Einblicke in verschiedene analytische Ansätze. Sie konzentriert sich auf die philosophischen Grundlagen der Sozialforschung und gibt den Lesern einen umfassenden Überblick. Dies ist eine unentbehrliche Ressource für alle, die sich für die Nuancen der sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung interessieren. Die Reihe untersucht, wie Fragen effektiv formuliert und Ergebnisse interpretiert werden.

Finding Pathways
The Art and Craft of Comparison
Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences
Democratization and Research Methods
Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences
Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences

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  • Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences

    • 370 Seiten
    • 13 Lesestunden
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    This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and set-theoretic methods in social science. It offers practical insights and methodologies for researchers, detailing how to effectively apply these techniques to analyze complex social phenomena. The book emphasizes the importance of case-based reasoning and the systematic comparison of cases, making it an essential resource for those looking to enhance their qualitative research skills.

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  • Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences

    • 380 Seiten
    • 14 Lesestunden
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    Focusing on natural experiments, this comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for scholars and students in the social sciences. It covers key issues in causal inference and highlights the significance of robust research design over intricate statistical methods. By emphasizing practical evaluation and application, the book aims to enhance understanding and execution of this increasingly popular methodology.

    Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences

  • Democratization and Research Methods

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    "Democratization and Research Methods" by Michael Coppedge critiques democratization research and comparative politics methodologies. It highlights how different approaches—case studies, formal modeling, and statistical analysis—achieve distinct research goals. The book offers comprehensive surveys and concludes with a call for multi-method research in the field.

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  • Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences

    A Guide to Qualitative Comparative Analysis

    • 370 Seiten
    • 13 Lesestunden

    This guide provides an in-depth exploration of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and related set-theoretic methods used in social science research. It offers practical insights and techniques for researchers seeking to apply these methodologies effectively. The focus is on enhancing understanding of the complexities involved in comparative analysis, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced scholars in the field.

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  • The Art and Craft of Comparison

    • 180 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    An alternative approach to the two orthodoxies that dominate the study of comparative politics: detailed case studies and quantitative analysis. The Art and Craft of Comparison provides practical rules of thumb, and many examples, to help readers understand how they might compare even the most unlikely contexts.

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  • Finding Pathways

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    This book introduces 'pathway analysis', a method to combine large and small-N research techniques and to aid understanding of causal mechanisms.

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  • Case Study Research

    • 362 Seiten
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    Preface; Part I. Case Studies: 1. Surveys; 2. Definitions; Part II. Selecting Cases: 3. Overview of case selection; 4. Descriptive case studies; 5. Causal case studies; 6. Algorithms and samples; Part III. Analyzing Cases: 7. A typology of research designs; 8. Quantitative and qualitative modes of analysis; Part IV. Validity: 9. Internal validity; 10. External validity; Part V. Conclusions: 11. Tradeoffs; Part VI. References; Index.

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  • Social Science Methodology

    • 320 Seiten
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    This book is an introduction to methodological issues in the social sciences that is appropriate for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and general readers with some background in social science subjects. It is a concise and readable guide to doing and evaluating work in anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

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  • Strategies for Social Inquiry

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    A fresh programmatic statement about comparative-historical analysis, situating it within current broad debates in political science. Contributions include new theoretical and conceptual advances in the study of path dependence, critical junctures and institutional dynamics, and methodological tools for analyzing sequences and combining CHA with other approaches.

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  • Process Tracing

    • 342 Seiten
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    This book provides empirically grounded conceptual, design and practical advice on conducting process tracing, a key method of qualitative research.

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