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case selection and the comparative method: introducing the case selector.

Authors :
prescott, timothy
urlacher, brian r.
Source :
European Political Science. Sep2018, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p422-436. 15p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

We introduce a web application, the Case Selector (<ext-link>http://und.edu/faculty/brian.urlacher</ext-link>), that facilitates comparative case study research designs by creating an exhaustive comparison of cases from a dataset on the dependent, independent, and control variables specified by the user. This application was created to aid in systematic and transparent case selection so that researchers can better address the charge that cases are ‘cherry picked.’ An examination of case selection in a prominent study of rebel behaviour in civil war is then used to illustrate different applications of the Case Selector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16804333
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Political Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131497567
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-017-0128-5