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qualitative

[kwol-i-tey-tiv] / ˈkwɒl ɪˌteɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
concerning qualities not quantities
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Qualitative research, he says, is less about predicting outcomes and more about understanding opinions - for example, testing reactions to a campaign slogan rather than forecasting a vote.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In a paper published in Qualitative Market Research, researchers detail as cash fades from our wallets, so too does our awareness of spending, leading to impulsive and unnecessary purchases.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

Qualitative, if preliminary, studies by independent researchers suggest that this view demands examination.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Qualitative data refers to personal experiences in a study.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

Qualitative analysis must therefore precede quantitative analysis, for it must be known what elements, are in a compound before a method can be devised for determining exactly how much of each is present.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William



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