Modeling configurational explanations

Abstract How can Qualitative Comparative Analysis contribute to causal knowledge? The article's answer builds on the shift from design models that Structural Causal Model framework has compelled in probabilistic analysis of causation. From this viewpoint, refine claim a ‘treatment’ relevance as they specify ‘covariates’ make some units responsive. article shows how QCA establish configurational plausible ‘covariates’. It explicates rationale, operations, and criteria confer explanatory import models, then illustrates basic structures SCM widen interpretability solutions deepen dialogue among techniques.