Qualitative

/ˈkwɑlɪˌteɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

relating to or measured by quality rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Etymology

from Medieval Latin 'qualitativus', from Latin 'qualitas' (quality)

Kelly Says

While quantitative research asks 'how much,' qualitative research asks 'what kind' - it's the difference between counting tears and understanding why someone is crying.

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