Session: Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

Time: Wednesday 6th July, 15:45 - 17:15

Convenor:

Professor Wendy Olsen (University of Manchester)

Abstract Details

You may have heard of the fuzzy set approach where configurations X influence a distinct outcome Y. Mixed methods, primary data, small populations or even large datasets can be analysed using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). The session illustrates QCA with mixed 'crisp' and fuzzy sets. A 'crisp' set is a case's membership status of in/out of a set. Using Excel, we visualise patterns of these sets. We explain multiple sufficient pathways to an outcome (equifinality), then necessary causes and INUS causes. We test hypotheses using statistical reasoning (F Test) and discuss recent debates.

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QCA and Fuzzy Set Goodness-of-Fit Tests

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The level of the session is: Advanced

Presentation details

Presentation 1

Start time: 15:45

Presentation title: How QCA works and how to test the result

Presenter:

Professor Wendy Olsen (University of Manchester)

Presentation 2

Start time: 16:30

Presentation title: Debates about QCA

Presenter:

Dr Stephanie Thomson (University of Oxford)