Fuzzy-Set Social Science (Taschenbuch) von Charles C. Ragin Synopsis: In this innovative approach to the practice of social science, Charles Ragin explores the use of fuzzy sets to bridge the divide between quantitative and qualitative methods. Paradoxically, the fuzzy set is a powerful tool because it replaces an unwieldy, "fuzzy" instrument (the variable, which establishes only the positions of cases relative to each other) with a precise one (degree of membership in a well-defined set). Ragin argues that fuzzy sets allow a far richer dialogue between ideas and evidence in social research than previously possible. They let quantitative researchers abandon "homogenizing assumptions" about cases and causes, they extend diversity-oriented research strategies, and they provide a powerful connection between theory and data analysis. Most important, fuzzy sets can be carefully tailored to fit evolving theoretical concepts, sharpening quantitative tools with in-depth knowledge gained through qualitative, case-oriented inquiry. This book should revolutionize research methods not only in sociology, political science and anthropology but in any field of inquiry dealing with complex patterns of causation. Rezensionen ansehen...   Angebote zu  Fuzzy ,  Set ,  Social  ab 1 Euro! Siehe auch folgende Artikel: Comparative Method: Moving Beyond Qualitative & Quantitative: Moving Beyond Qualitative and Quantitative Strategies von Charles C. Ragin Social Science Concepts: A User's Guide von Gary Goertz Rethinking Social Inquiry: Diverse Tools, Shared Standards von Henry E. Brady Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) und Fuzzy Sets. Ein Lehrbuch für Anwender und jene, die es werden wollen von Carsten Q. Schneider Mehr zu  Social Sciences,  Methodology,  Research,  Sociology,  Set Theory,  Set Theory Home ...,    Verwandte produkte ...,    Begleitseite ... Herausgeber dieser Seite ist DomainLoc.com GmbH - Partner von Amazon.de Copyright © DomainLoc.com GmbH (Impressum)