Triangulating theory and data : tracing the policy learning and diffusion process /
This case is based on qualitative research that explores causal mechanisms of policy learning and diffusion as Massachusetts policy makers crafted first-in-the-United-States energy policies. This case study describes how research design obstacles were overcome through use of process-tracing, and &qu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications Ltd,
2019.
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| Series: | SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This case is based on qualitative research that explores causal mechanisms of policy learning and diffusion as Massachusetts policy makers crafted first-in-the-United-States energy policies. This case study describes how research design obstacles were overcome through use of process-tracing, and "triangulation" of existing concepts and data. By synthesizing the haphazard literature into a single causal framework and using data from multiple sources, I was able to identify causal mechanisms, build upon existing theory, and provide a generalizable template for future studies in political science and beyond. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781526490360 1526490366 |