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In recent years, the field of comparative studies has been the scene of an intense theoretical and methodological debate about the foundations of causal inference based on qualitative methods. One of the main points of discussion is the validity of these tools compared to inferential statistical models. As a result of this debate, Charles Ragin and other researchers developed a range of analytical alternatives, called Configurational Comparative Methods, with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) being the most popular contribution. This approach offers a systematic and controlled way to analyze causal configurations, presenting itself as a promising alternative for investigating the complex relationships between sets in the field of Human Sciences.
Relevant issues are addressed, such as case selection, the analysis of necessary and sufficient conditions, and the use of set theory to test comparative hypotheses and develop theories based on causal typologies. The aim is, therefore, to overcome the challenges of comparisons with a restricted number of cases and the limitations of conventional comparative procedures.
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Master and Doctor in Political Science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and researcher at the Center for Legislative Studies.
He has experience in research methodologies, comparative politics and epistemology.
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