Set-theoretic methods for the social sciences: a guide to qualitative comparative analysis

Resource type
Authors/contributors
Title
Set-theoretic methods for the social sciences: a guide to qualitative comparative analysis
Abstract
"Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and other set-theoretic methods distinguish themselves from other approaches to the study of social phenomena by using sets and the search for set relations. In virtually all social science fields, statements about social phenomena can be framed in terms of set relations, and using set-theoretic methods to investigate these statements is therefore highly valuable. This book guides readers through the basic principles of set theory and then on to the applied practices of QCA. It provides a thorough understanding of basic and advanced issues in set-theoretic methods together with tricks of the trade, software handling and exercises. Most arguments are introduced using examples from existing research. The use of QCA is increasing rapidly and the application of set-theory is both fruitful and still widely misunderstood in current empirical comparative social research. This book provides an invaluable guide to these methods for researchers across the social sciences"--
Series
Strategies for social inquiry
Place
Cambrigde
Publisher
Cambridge Univ. Press
Date
2012
# of Pages
350
Language
eng
ISBN
978-1-107-60113-0 978-1-107-01352-0
Short Title
Set-theoretic methods for the social sciences
Library Catalogue
Gemeinsamer Bibliotheksverbund ISBN
Citation
Schneider, C. Q., & Wagemann, C. (2012). Set-theoretic methods for the social sciences: a guide to qualitative comparative analysis. Cambridge Univ. Press.