Qualitative Comparative Analysis Using R A Beginner Guide 1st Edition by Ioana Elena Oana, Carsten Schneider, Eva Thomann ISBN 9781316518724 1316518728

Part I Getting Started

1. Introduction: QCA in a Nutshell

1.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

1.2 QCA in a Nutshell

1.3 Spread of QCA and Related Software

1.4 Summary and Logic of the Book

Part II Before the Analytic Moment

2. Calibrating and Combining Sets

2.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

2.2 Sets and Set Calibration

2.3 Calibration Diagnostics

2.4 Combining Sets

2.5 Summary

Part III During the Analytic Moment

3. Necessary Conditions

3.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

3.2 Analysis of Necessary Conditions

3.3 Necessary Conditions in Practice

3.4 Summary

4. Sufficient Conditions

4.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

4.2 Single Sufficient Conditions

4.3 Truth Table Analysis: Identifying Multiple Sufficient Conditions

4.4 Analysis of Sufficiency and Limited Diversity

4.5 Summary

Part IV After the Analytic Moment

5. Rounding Up a Solid QCA

5.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

5.2 Assessing Robustness in QCA

5.3 Cluster Diagnostics

5.4 Integrating Time and Temporality

5.5 Summary

6. Post-QCA Tools

6.1 Introduction and Learning Goals

6.2 Formal Set-Theoretic Theory Evaluation

6.3 Set-Theoretic Multi-Method Research (SMMR)

6.4 Summary

7. Summary and Outlook

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Analytic Protocol

7.3 The Diverse Uses of QCA

7.4 Recommendations for Good Practice

7.5 Outlook

References

Index