The Comparative Method: Moving Beyond Qualitative and Quantitative StrategiesUniv of California Press, 18/07/2014 - 203 من الصفحات Charles C. Ragin’s The Comparative Method proposes a synthetic strategy, based on an application of Boolean algebra, that combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative sociology. Elegantly accessible and germane to the work of all the social sciences, and now updated with a new introduction, this book will continue to garner interest, debate, and praise. |
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1 The Distinctiveness of Comparative Social Science | 1 |
2 Heterogeneity and Causal Complexity | 19 |
3 CaseOriented Comparative Methods | 34 |
4 The VariableOriented Approach | 53 |
5 Combined Versus Synthetic Comparative Strategies | 69 |
Basic Concepts | 85 |
7 Extensions of Boolean Methods of Qualitative Comparison | 103 |
8 Applications of Boolean Methods of Qualitative Comparison | 125 |
9 The Dialogue of Ideas and Evidence in Social Research | 164 |
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argue arguments Boolean algebra Boolean analysis Boolean approach Boolean techniques case-oriented approach case-oriented methods case-oriented strategy causal combinations causal complexity causal conditions causal variables causes Chapter combinations of causal combinations of conditions combinations of values combined strategies comparative method comparative research comparative social science comparativists context contrast countries courts in clusters democratic dialogue different combinations diversity effect empirical typology equation ethnic competition perspective ethnic mobilization ethnic political mobilization examination example exist explanations goal hypotheses identify important independent variables indirect method instances interaction interpretation investigator juvenile courts land hunger large number linguistic base method of agreement method of difference Mill's methods minimization multiple conjunctural causation multivariate statistical oriented patterns peasant revolts present problem produce qualitative comparison quantitative Ragin Rokkan simple social phenomena social scientists specific Stapleton and colleagues statistical analysis statistical control subnations theoretical theory tion truth table types variable-oriented approach variable-oriented strategy variation