THE VALIDITY OF CAUSAL INFERENCES PRODUCED BY APPLYING THE PROCESS TRACING

Authors

  • João Paulo Nicolini Gabriel Universidade Católica de Louvain (UCLouvain) - Bélgica
  • Fabiano da Silva Pereira Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26694/2317-3254.rcp.v11i1.5444

Keywords:

Process Tracing, Causal inferences, Research design, Methodology

Abstract

This article discusses the capabilities of process tracing in producing valid causal explanations. In this sense, the present paper collaborates with the discussions on Research Methodology, specifically in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. It addresses the aforementioned purposes by observing the following points: a) the characteristics and potential of process tracing in research design; b) their potential for producing valid causal inferences; and c) the empirical tests that allow greater inferential leverage through process tracking. In conclusion, it is observed that this method has robust capacities to help researchers during their researches in the field of Social Science and International Relations.

Author Biographies

João Paulo Nicolini Gabriel, Universidade Católica de Louvain (UCLouvain) - Bélgica

Doutorando em Ciência Política na Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) e Universidade Católica de Louvain (Bélgica) devido à acordo de cotutela assinado pelas duas instituições. O presente trabalho foi realizado com apoio da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brasil (CAPES).

Fabiano da Silva Pereira, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Doutorando em Ciência Política pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP).

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Published

2022-01-23

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022): Métodos, Metodologia de Pesquisa, Conceito e Aplicações

Section

Artigos