Introduction to the Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra

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Daniele Caramani - University of Zurich, Switzerland
Introduction to the Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra
July 2008 | 128 pages | Sage US
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Description

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.

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Preface and Acknowledgments

Symbols, Abbreviations, Editorial Note

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?

Conclusion: A Circular Story?

Notes

Notes

Glossary

Glossary

References

References

About the Author

About the Author

Description

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.

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Preface and Acknowledgments

Symbols, Abbreviations, Editorial Note

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?

Conclusion: A Circular Story?

Notes

Notes

Glossary

Glossary

References

References

About the Author

About the Author

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Introduction to the Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra


July 2008 | 128 pages | Sage US

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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.


Table Of Contents:

  • 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

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