Abstract
The use of qualitative data has so far received relatively little attention in methodological discussions on qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). This article addresses this lacuna by discussing the challenges researchers face when transforming qualitative data into quantitative data in QCA. By reviewing 29 empirical studies using qualitative data for QCA, we explore common practices related to data calibration, data presentation, and sensitivity testing. Based on these three issues, we provide considerations when using qualitative data for QCA, which are relevant both for QCA scholars working with qualitative data and the wider mixed methods research community involved in quantitizing.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 503 |
| Number of pages | 535 |
| Journal | Journal of Mixed Methods Research |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- mixed methods research
- data presentation
- qualitative comparative analysis
- qualitative data
- quantitizing
- calibration
- sensitivity testing