Set-Theoretic Methods for the Social Sciences - A Guide to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (Paperback, New)

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 the comprehensive guide to these methods for researchers across the social sciences.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Strategies for Social Inquiry
Release date:	August 2012
First published:	October 2012
Authors:	Carsten Q. Schneider • Claudius Wagemann
Dimensions:	244 x 173 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	370
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-60113-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-60113-4
Barcode:	9781107601130

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