Process-Tracing Methods: Foundations and Guidelines - Softcover

Beach, Derek; Pedersen, Rasmus Brun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047205189X ISBN 13: 9780472051892

Publisher: University of Michigan Press, 2012

Synopsis

Derek Beach and Rasmus Brun Pedersen introduce a refined definition of process tracing, differentiating it into three distinct variants and explaining the applications for and limitations of each. The authors develop the underlying logic of process tracing, including how one should understand causal mechanisms and how Bayesian logic enables strong within-case inferences. They provide instructions for identifying the variant of process tracing most appropriate for the research question at hand and a set of guidelines for each stage of the research process.

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About the Author

Derek Beach is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. Rasmus Brun Pedersen is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Aarhus, Denmark.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047205189X
• ISBN 13: 9780472051892
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248