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qualitative definition

quali·ta·tive (kwôl′ə tāt′iv, kwäl′-)

adjective

having to do with quality or qualities

Etymology: LL qualitativus

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qualitative Usage Examples

Preposition: as

  • matter: More recently, this increased power in handling data has become as much a qualitative as a quantitative matter.

Used with adjective complement

  • include: Will the trial include qualitative as well as quantitative elements?

Modifies a noun

  • methodology: Each measure will then be assessed for face validity using qualitative methodology.

Modifying Another Word

  • predominantly: Focus group discussion provides predominantly qualitative data that is suitable to stimulate creative designing activities.

Preposition: in

  • nature: METHODOLOGY Research design The research approach was qualitative in nature.
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