Abstract
The application of scientific methods is an essential element when conducting research. They ensure reproducible results and improve the overall quality of the research projects. The aim of this paper is to introduce a method called Qualitative Comparative Analysis, which is currently nearly unrecognized within our discipline. Being neither a pure quantitative nor qualitative method, it yields potential benefits arising from both research streams. It accommodates answering research questions that simultaneously demand a deep understanding of complex relationships and also require the analysis of more than just a few single cases. The paper gives an introduction to this method and demonstrates its usefulness on the basis of two recently carried out research projects. In the end, the Qualitative Comparative Analysis proves to be a valuable addition to the canon of research methods and enriches the applied character of our discipline by contributing to the improvement of both rigor and relevance.
Recommended Citation
Wendler, Roy; Bukvova, Helena; and Leupold, Sandra, "Qualitative Comparative Analysis in Information Systems and Wirtschaftsinformatik" (2013). Wirtschaftsinformatik Proceedings 2013. 91.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/wi2013/91