Method evidence record

Process Tracing

Process Tracing is a qualitative research method developed by George and Bennett (2005) for studying causal mechanisms and causal chains within individual cases. It involves examining the sequence of events and decision-making processes within a case to infer whether a hypothesized causal mechanism actually operated. Process tracing aims to strengthen causal inference in case studies by looking beyond correlation to understand how causes produce effects.

Evidence statusSources recorded, not reviewedBibliographic sources are present. Claim-level evidence review has not been performed.