Table 2.

Measurement (calibration) of dependent variable (outcome) and explanatory variables (causal conditions) in QCA

Id VariableDescription
Outcome 
RetweetsNumber of retweets
Causal conditions 
HashtagTweet includes 1 or more hashtags related to coronavirus
EmotionalTweet includes emotional factor
VisualTweet includes video content
IdentifyingTweet content identifies person or group
SensationalTweet includes untrustworthy content and no official media

Note:

Calibration: Nominal – Dichotomous

Source: Compiled by the authors

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