Case studies and causal inference : an integrative framework /

A discussion of the case study method which develops an integrative framework for causal inference in small-n research. This framework is applied to research design tasks such as case selection and process tracing. The book presents the basics, state-of-the-art and arguments for improving the case s...

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Main Author: Rohlfing, Ingo
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Series:Research methods series.
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Summary:A discussion of the case study method which develops an integrative framework for causal inference in small-n research. This framework is applied to research design tasks such as case selection and process tracing. The book presents the basics, state-of-the-art and arguments for improving the case study method and empirical small-n research.
Physical Description:xiii, 257 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0230240704
9780230240704