Crisp-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (csQCA) and Criminology

Authors

Belinda L. Parker, Queensland University of Technology

Abstract

"This article presents Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA; Ragin, 1987, 2000) as a useful methodological approach for criminological research. The aim is to introduce QCA’s logic and assumptions and a step-by-step guide to its application of crisp-set QCA using an illustrative hypothetical example. While QCA is a relatively new method and not widely used within criminological research thus far, it offers a unique approach that is particularly well suited to the field. This article is intended to serve as an introduction to those researchers interested in QCA and to demonstrate how they may incorporate it into their research."

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Recommended Citation

Parker, Belinda L. (2017) "Crisp-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (csQCA) and Criminology," Qualitative Criminology (QC): Vol. 5: No. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://dc.swosu.edu/qc/vol5/iss2/1