<P> Comparative historical research is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place , either by direct comparison to other historical events , theory building , or reference to the present day . Generally , it involves comparisons of social processes across times and places . It overlaps with historical sociology . While the disciplines of history and sociology have always been connected , they have connected in different ways at different times . This form of research may use any of several theoretical orientations . It is distinguished by the types of questions it asks , not the theoretical framework it employs . </P>
<P> Comparative historical research is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place , either by direct comparison to other historical events , theory building , or reference to the present day . Generally , it involves comparisons of social processes across times and places . It overlaps with historical sociology . While the disciplines of history and sociology have always been connected , they have connected in different ways at different times . This form of research may use any of several theoretical orientations . It is distinguished by the types of questions it asks , not the theoretical framework it employs . </P>
a main strength of the comparative cases method is that
a main strength of the comparative cases method is that
create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place
create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place