Testing two-level causal theories demands concentrated depth over superficial breadth

Evidence

The application of fuzzy-set analysis can be complicated, even for relatively straightforward causal propositions. When we move to twolevel theories, the issues are especially challenging. Thus, rather than offer superficial tests of multiple two-level theories, we choose instead to provide a sustained consideration of one specific two-level theory: Skocpol’s States and Social Revolutions. — Gary Goertz, Social Science Concepts, 1711

Categorization

• XREF: Methodological choice echoes the tradeoff between case depth and large-N breadth familiar from qualitative methods debates.