| Title | Process-Tracing Research Designs: A Practical Guide |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Authors | Ricks, Jacob I., and Amy H. Liu |
| Journal | PS: Political Science & Politics |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 842-846 |
| ISSN | 1049-0965, 1537-5935 |
| Abstract | ABSTRACT
Process-tracing has grown in popularity among qualitative researchers. However, unlike statistical models and estimators—or even other topics in qualitative methods—process-tracing is largely bereft of guidelines, especially when it comes to teaching. We address this shortcoming by providing a step-by-step checklist for developing a research design to use process-tracing as a valid and substantial tool for hypothesis testing. This practical guide should be of interest for both research application and instructional purposes. An online appendix containing multiple examples facilitates teaching of the method. |
| URL | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S1049096518000975/type/journal_article |
| DOI | 10.1017/S1049096518000975 |
| Short Title | Process-Tracing Research Designs |
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