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4. Laboratory Experiments of Configural Modeling

Authors : Arch Woodside, Rouxelle de Villiers, Roger Marshall

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the laboratory experiments in this study and outlines the numerous methodological considerations for the application of fsQCA, a modification the QCA method. A description of the in-basket simulations and decision aids used in the laboratory experiments is provided, followed by a, step-by-step description of the research procedure.

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Title: Laboratory Experiments of Configural Modeling
Authors: Arch Woodside
Rouxelle de Villiers
Roger Marshall
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Incompetency and Competency Training
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-39106-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-39108-3

Copyright Year: 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39108-3_4