Opposites Attract? Opportunities and Challenges for Integrating Large-N QCA and Econometric Analysis

Contrasting insights that can be gained from large-N QCA and econometric analysis, we outline two novel ways to integrate both modes of inquiry. The first introduces QCA solutions into a regression model, while the second draws on recent work in lattice theory to integrate a QCA approach with a regr...

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Published in:Political research quarterly 2013-03, Vol.66 (1), p.191-198
Main Authors: Fiss, Peer C., Sharapov, Dmitry, Cronqvist, Lasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Causality
Comparative analysis
Econometrics
Economic analysis
Economic modeling
Economic research
Economic theory
Hypotheses
Hypothesis testing
Lattice theory
Linear regression
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Observational research
Philosophy
Qualitative comparative analysis
R&D
Regression analysis
Research & development
Studies
Variables
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Summary:Contrasting insights that can be gained from large-N QCA and econometric analysis, we outline two novel ways to integrate both modes of inquiry. The first introduces QCA solutions into a regression model, while the second draws on recent work in lattice theory to integrate a QCA approach with a regression framework. These approaches allow researchers to test QCA solutions for robustness, address concerns regarding possible omitted variables, establish effect sizes, and test whether causal conditions are complements or substitutes, suggesting that an important way forward for set-theoretic analysis lies in an increased dialogue that explores complementarities with existing econometric approaches.
ISSN:1065-9129
DOI:10.1177/1065912912468269e