Ingo Rohlfing

Professor Ingo Rohlfing is a Professor for Methods of Empirical Social Research at the University of Passau, specializing in advanced methodological approaches in social science research. His work focuses on bridging qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enhance causal inference and research transparency.

• Current position: Professor for Methods of Empirical Social Research, University of Passau
• Contact: ingo.rohlfing@uni-passau.de, +498515092720
• Professional website: https://ingorohlfing.wordpress.com/

Rohlfing's primary research interests center on causal inference, qualitative and multimethod research, and research transparency and credibility. He has made significant contributions to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), process tracing, and Bayesian approaches to qualitative research. His work emphasizes methodological rigor and the integration of diverse methodological traditions to address complex social phenomena.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological innovation, particularly in integrating Bayesian statistics with qualitative methods. Rohlfing's 2025 article with Lion Behrens on integrating Bayesian regression analysis with Bayesian process tracing represents a cutting-edge contribution to mixed-methods design. His blog content shows ongoing engagement with critical issues in research transparency, open science, and the practical application of advanced methodological approaches.

Rohlfing is actively involved in methodological training, offering courses such as the 5-day remote course 'Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis' through the ICPSR Summer Program and an on-demand seminar on process tracing. His teaching reflects his commitment to making sophisticated methodological approaches accessible to social science researchers.

• Regular instructor at the ICPSR Summer Program
• Creator of self-paced methodological training materials
• Active participant in the DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment) movement