The aim of this course is to introduce and provide basic training for students in case-based methods for social scientific research. Such methods encompass a wide array of single-case and small-N comparative case research designs, as well as techniques like qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). All of these methods (especially compared with many forms of statistical analysis) place great emphasis on cases. By covering the most important aspects of case studies and the range of available techniques, the course seeks to inform students about the diverse possibilities for case-based research, to pique their interest to learn more and develop expertise. More importantly, the course is designed to help students develop their own research work. Students considering the use of case-based methods for their theses will find the course a constructive forum for fine-tuning their research design. Our final class session will take the form of a workshop where students can get feedback on finer methodological points of their research.
- Docente: Michael Zeller
- Docente: Fabian Haggerty
- Docente: Magdalene Hopp
- Docente: Nicolas Pokorny
- Docente: Paul-Wilhelm Thurner
- Docente: Karsten Fischer
- Docente: Camillo Steinkühler
- Docente: Constanze Wein