Case Studies and Causal Inference

1. Introduction
Ingo Rohlfing

2. Case, Case Study, and Causation: Core Concepts and Fundamentals
Ingo Rohlfing

3. Types of Case Studies and Case Selection
Ingo Rohlfing

4. Forms and Problems of Comparisons
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5. Enhancing Causal Inference in Comparisons
Ingo Rohlfing

6. Process Tracing: Theory, Temporality, and Method
Ingo Rohlfing

7. From Evidence to Inference: Use of Sources and Counterfactuals
Ingo Rohlfing

8. Frequentist and Bayesian Causal Inference in Tests of Hypotheses
Ingo Rohlfing

9. External Validity and Generalization: Challenges and Strategies
Ingo Rohlfing

10. Conclusion: Guided by Theory, Moving Forward Step by Step
Ingo Rohlfing

Keywords: Political Science and International Relations, Political Science, Teaching and Teacher Education, Public Administration, Science, general