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Macro-quantitative vs. macro-qualitative methods in political science: advantages and disadvantages of comparative procedures using the Welfare-State Theory as an example
Makro-quantitative vs. makro-qualitative Methoden in der Politikwissenschaft: Vor- und Nachteile der vergleichenden Vorgehensweisen am Beispiel der Wohlfahrtsstaatstheorie
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Abstract In recent years there has been a polemic between more 'macro-quantitatively' and more 'macro-qualitatively' oriented social scientists. This debate was often characterized by mutual misunderstandings and misperceptions, but also false claims and insinuations. The present paper attempts to demonstrat... view more
In recent years there has been a polemic between more 'macro-quantitatively' and more 'macro-qualitatively' oriented social scientists. This debate was often characterized by mutual misunderstandings and misperceptions, but also false claims and insinuations. The present paper attempts to demonstrate the respective strengths and weaknesses of both procedures using the concrete example of theories of the development of the welfare state in Europe. In particular, the more recent procedure of 'Qualitative Comparative Analysis' is presented to a European public. The results show that both approaches can meaningfully stimulate and supplement each other putting, hopefully, to rest some of the polemics.... view less
Keywords
Europe; quantitative method; welfare state; macro level; qualitative method; welfare; comparative political science; theory; political science
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Political Science
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Method
descriptive study
Document language
English
Publication Year
1996
Page/Pages
p. 3-25
Journal
Historical Social Research, 21 (1996) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12759/hsr.21.1996.1.3-25
ISSN
0172-6404
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed