Erasmus University Rotterdam
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

Taught in English

Some content may not be translated

11,012 already enrolled

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Fadi Hirzalla

Instructor: Fadi Hirzalla

4.8

(136 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
26 hours to complete
3 weeks at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • After the course you will understand the methodological foundations of QCA.

  • After the course you will know how to conduct a basic QCA study by yourself.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

6 quizzes

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 5 modules in this course

In week 1, we will discuss a) the nature and structure of the general research process in QCA, b) the analytic foundations of QCA, and c) the features of the general QCA research field.

What's included

4 videos2 readings

Week 2 focuses on the design of a QCA study, particularly as regards a) the general orientation of such a study and b) the development of a research model with cases, conditions and an outcome. We will also discuss the so-called c) “calibration” process. With calibration, the researcher scores cases on conditions that might cause an outcome, and on the outcome itself.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

Week 3 is about the “truth table”, which indicates the relation between combinations of conditions on the one hand, and an outcome on the other. You will learn about a) the function of the truth table, b) how to make a truth table, and c) how the truth table may be changed by going back to the design and calibration phases.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 quizzes

In week 4, we will discuss “logical minimization”, which amounts to a systematic comparison between cases. We will discuss a) the principles of the minimization process, b) different ways in which you can do the minimization process, and c) the interpretation of the results of the minimization process.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 quiz

In week 5, it will be demonstrated how a) software can be used for making the truth table and performing logical minimization. We will also further discuss b) the interpretation of the results of logical minimization and c) the reporting of results of a QCA study in a scientifically sound manner.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.8 (60 ratings)
Fadi Hirzalla
Erasmus University Rotterdam
1 Course11,012 learners

Offered by

Recommended if you're interested in Governance and Society

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 136

4.8

136 reviews

  • 5 stars

    83.82%

  • 4 stars

    14.70%

  • 3 stars

    0.73%

  • 2 stars

    0.73%

  • 1 star

    0%

AC
5

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2021

JG
5

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2019

MS
5

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions