Introduction to the comparative method with Boolean algebra

Author(s)

• Caramani, Daniele

Bibliographic Information

Introduction to the comparative method with Boolean algebra

Daniele Caramani

（Sage publications series, . Quantitative applications in the social sciences ; no. 07-158）

Sage, c2009

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references(p. 97-104) and index

Description and Table of Contents

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.

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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Details

• NCID: BA86568580
• ISBN:
  • 9781412909754
• LCCN: 2008011025
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 112 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : H61
  • DC22 : 300.1/511324
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social sciences -- Comparative method
  • LCSH : Algebra, Boolean
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA71788007