{"product_id":"fuzzy-set-social-science-charles-c-ragin-9780226702773","title":"Fuzzy-Set Social Science","description":"In this innovative approach to the practice of social science, Charles Ragin explores the use of fuzzy sets to bridge the divide between quantitative and qualitative methods. Paradoxically, the fuzzy set is a powerful tool because it replaces an unwieldy, \"fuzzy\" instrument--the variable, which establishes only the positions of cases relative to each other, with a precise one--degree of membership in a well-defined set. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRagin argues that fuzzy sets allow a far richer dialogue between ideas and evidence in social research than previously possible. They let quantitative researchers abandon \"homogenizing assumptions\" about cases and causes, they extend diversity-oriented research strategies, and they provide a powerful connection between theory and data analysis. Most important, fuzzy sets can be carefully tailored to fit evolving theoretical concepts, sharpening quantitative tools with in-depth knowledge gained through qualitative, case-oriented inquiry. This book will revolutionize research methods not only in sociology, political science, and anthropology but in any field of inquiry dealing with complex patterns of causation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles C. Ragin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0226702774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226702773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.15w x 0.80d","brand":"Charles C. Ragin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44056860655871,"sku":"9780226702773","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8e985d8-8819-4db6-8702-628ff7ca4671.jpg?v=1685043662","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fuzzy-set-social-science-charles-c-ragin-9780226702773","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}