alterlab-qca
From the author
Runs Qualitative Comparative Analysis — crisp-set (csQCA), multi-value (mvQCA), and fuzzy-set (fsQCA) — for small-to-medium-N configurational research: calibrating raw data into set membership, building and refining a truth table, and Boolean minimization into conservative / parsimonious / intermediate solutions with consistency and coverage. Because there is no maintained Python QCA library, it shells out to R's QCA package (calibrate, truthTable, minimize) via Rscript and documents that dependency honestly rather than faking a Python API. Use when the request mentions QCA, fsQCA, csQCA, configurational or set-theoretic analysis, necessary/sufficient conditions, truth tables, or calibration of conditions. For net-effect estimation of a single treatment prefer alterlab-causal-inference; for interpretive analysis prefer alterlab-qualitative-methods. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.
Install
npx skills add AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-qca -a claude-code
Installs to .claude/skills/alterlab-qca/ · Each command fetches the skill straight from GitHub with the open skills CLI.
Byte-identical to the scanned commit, with the repository’s licence and a SOURCE.txt.
Want your agent to suggest skills while you type? See how to use skills from your IDE.
Safety checks on SKILL.md
No warnings.
Why 83
aiqbench computes the trust score from public signals. It is not a security audit, so read a skill before you install it.
Similar skills
Closest to this one by what they do and when they are used.
- alterlab-meta-analysisAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsRuns quantitative meta-analysis — computes effect sizes (Hedges' g / standardized mean difference, log odds/risk ratios) with their variances, pools them under fixed-effect and random-effects models, quantifies heterogeneity (I-squared, tau-squared, Cochran's Q), draws forest and funnel plots, and tests publication bias (Egger's regression, trim-and-fill) — using statsmodels.stats.meta_analysis in Python or the field-standard R metafor via Rscript. It enforces PRISMA reporting and the random- vs fixed-effect decision. Use when pooling effect sizes across studies, running a systematic review's quantitative synthesis, or assessing heterogeneity and publication bias. For finding and screening the literature prefer alterlab-deep-research; for a single study's statistics prefer alterlab-statistical-analysis. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Testing★ 78
- alterlab-figure-qaAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsVerify publication figures with a render-then-check QA pass — data-fidelity against every underlying row, axis/label floor-and-ceiling legibility, bounding-box collision detection for overlapping text/markers, and 300-dpi print-readiness. Use when proofing or auditing a finished figure for correctness and print quality, catching mislabeled or overlapping elements, or confirming a plot faithfully represents its data before submission. For CREATING the plot prefer alterlab-matplotlib (or alterlab-seaborn / alterlab-plotly); for multi-panel publication layout prefer alterlab-scientific-viz; for schematic diagrams prefer alterlab-scientific-schematics. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Testing★ 78
- alterlab-social-science-methodsAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsGuides advanced social science research methods — discourse analysis (Fairclough CDA, Gee), conversation analysis, quantitative content analysis, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), process tracing, archival research, participatory/community-based research (PAR, CBPR), Delphi and Q methodology, social network analysis (SNA), bibliometrics and scientometrics, systematic mapping reviews, and program/policy evaluation. Use when designing or conducting any of these studies — choosing a specialized method, building a coding scheme, establishing causal mechanisms in case studies, mapping relational or subjective data, or applying an evaluation framework. For interpretive coding (thematic analysis, grounded theory, IPA, ethnography) use alterlab-qualitative-methods; for qual+quant integration use alterlab-mixed-methods; to run QCA, SNA, or text-as-data analyses on data use alterlab-qca, alterlab-sna, or alterlab-text-as-data. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Science★ 78
- alterlab-qualitative-methodsAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsComprehensive qualitative research methods assistant supporting thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke), grounded theory (Strauss & Corbin; Charmaz), interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), content analysis, narrative inquiry, ethnography, case study methodology (Yin), coding techniques (open/axial/selective), NVivo-style workflows with Python alternatives, trustworthiness criteria (Lincoln & Guba), reflexivity, and member checking. Use when designing or analyzing qualitative research — thematic analysis, grounded theory, coding data, phenomenology, IPA, ethnography, case study, narrative inquiry, content analysis, qualitative coding, NVivo, trustworthiness, member checking, reflexivity, interview analysis, or focus group analysis. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Science★ 78
- alterlab-scientific-thinkingAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsEvaluate scientific claims and evidence quality using evidence grading frameworks (GRADE, Cochrane risk-of-bias tools such as RoB 2 and ROBINS-I), assessing experimental design validity and identifying biases, confounders, statistical pitfalls, and logical fallacies. Use when judging evidence quality, grading certainty of evidence, spotting design or causal-inference flaws, identifying biases or confounders, naming statistical fallacies, or teaching critical analysis. For writing a formal submittable peer review use alterlab-peer-review; for a multi-reviewer mock panel verdict use alterlab-paper-reviewer; for IRB/consent/conflict-of-interest ethics use alterlab-research-ethics. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Science★ 78
- alterlab-survey-designAlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsComprehensive survey and instrument design assistant supporting questionnaire construction, Likert scale design, question types (open/closed/matrix), response bias mitigation, sampling strategies (probability/non-probability), pilot testing, instrument validation (Cronbach's alpha, factor analysis), online survey tools (Qualtrics, REDCap, Google Forms), interview protocol development, focus group facilitation, mixed-mode surveys, and cultural adaptation of instruments. Use when designing a survey or questionnaire, building Likert scales, planning a sampling strategy, pilot testing, validating an instrument (Cronbach's alpha, factor analysis), developing an interview protocol, improving response rates, or working in Qualtrics or REDCap. For analyzing interview/focus-group data use alterlab-qualitative-methods; for qual+quant integration alterlab-mixed-methods; for test selection/power analysis alterlab-statistical-analysis; for IRB/consent alterlab-research-ethics. Part of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite.Design★ 78
Ratings & reviews
—
no reviews
Tried this skill? Rate it to help others. Sign in
Discussion
Join the discussion. Sign in