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Methodology Workshop on Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Fri, April 14, 10:00 to 11:15am, Hyatt Regency -- Austin, Big Bend CSession Submission Type: Workshop
Abstract
Invented by Charles Ragin in the late-1980s, QCA offers an alternative to conventional statistical methods based on the analysis of set-theoretic relationships and is suitable for small-, medium-, and large-N studies. This workshop will demonstrate the method, examine its strengths and weaknesses, discuss recent developments and extensions, and suggest best practices for conducting QCA. Software for conducting QCA and resources for further study will be reviewed and recommended.