Introduction to the Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra

First Edition

Daniele Caramani

Volume: 158

Series:
Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences

Courses:
ANOVA/MANOVA | Quantitative Data Analysis | Quantitative Methods | Social Statistics

July 2008 | 128 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Offering students and researchers in the behavioural and social sciences a brief and accessible introduction to the comparative method, it is ideal for students of public administration, policy, sociology, political science, social psychology, and international relations. It provides readers with basic guidelines for comparative research by addressing all key methodological issues.

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Preface and Acknowledgments

Symbols, Abbreviations, Editorial Note

Introduction

1 - Definition

2 - History

3 - Specificity

4 - Cases and Variables

5 - Control

6 - Causation

7 - Comparative Analysis with Boolean Algebra

8 - Assessment

Conclusion: A Circular Story?

Notes

Glossary

References

About the Author

Key features

Assumes that readers have had no prior methodological training
Provides readers with a clear and concise introduction to the why, what, and how of the comparative method
Walks readers through comparative analysis in a step-by-step fashion
Discusses the advantages of the comparative method and the fields in which this method is best used

Sample Materials & Chapters

Ch. 1 - Definition

Ch. 5 - Control

Ch. 7 - Comparative Analysis With Boolean Algebra

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