Comparative Research Methods
Master systematic comparative analysis in social sciences and learn to apply it to real-world political research in this 6-week course.
Master systematic comparative analysis in social sciences and learn to apply it to real-world political research in this 6-week course.
This comprehensive course, part of the IPSAMOOC project, introduces systematic comparative analysis in social sciences. Students learn advanced approaches to handle complex comparative cases, focusing on methods like Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). The curriculum covers set theory, Boolean algebra, and configurational solutions, particularly useful for comparing political systems and policy areas. The course emphasizes practical applications in real-world politics, offering alternatives to traditional statistical methods for meaningful comparative research.
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What you'll learn
Master systematic comparative analysis for social science research
Apply comparative methods for constructive explanation and theory building
Use advanced approaches like QCA for complex political system analysis
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to systematic comparative analysis in social sciences. Students learn advanced methodological approaches for handling complex comparative cases, with special focus on new software and techniques like Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). The curriculum covers theoretical foundations and practical applications, emphasizing configurational solutions based on set theory and Boolean algebra. The course particularly addresses comparisons of political systems and policy areas, offering alternatives to traditional statistical methods.
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Distinguished Political Science Scholar and Global Academic Leader
Dirk Berg-Schlosser is a renowned expert in democratization, political culture, and comparative politics, with a global academic and research footprint.
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