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qualitative

[kwol-i-tey-tiv] / ˈkwɒl ɪˌteɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
concerning qualities not quantities
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Traditionally, qualitative studies involve small groups or one-on-one interviews with paid respondents recruited via panels.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“We’ve probably ingested more third-party qualitative analysis in the last six weeks than we have in our entire history, combined,” Lambert said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"Quantitatively, there may be refinements. For example, the current treatment includes gravity in a static, lowest-order approximation. The pulsar is rotating, and including rotational effects could introduce quantitative changes, though not qualitative ones."

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Along with an update to guidance, investors will want to hear some qualitative commentary on markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The great difference between us and the other animals may be the qualitative difference made by speech.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas



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