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Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and related techniques: recent advances and challenges

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Methoden der vergleichenden Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft

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Following a seminal volume by (1987), a set of systematic comparative case analysis techniques has been developing at a steady pace. During the last few years especially, the main initial technique, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), has been complemented by other related techniques. The purpose of this contribution is to critically assess some main recent developments in this field.

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Rihoux, B. (2009). Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and related techniques: recent advances and challenges. In: Pickel, S., Pickel, G., Lauth, HJ., Jahn, D. (eds) Methoden der vergleichenden Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft. VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-531-91826-6_18

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