Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
qualitative
Adjective
/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/
Definition
Relating to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity.
Examples
- Qualitative research focuses on understanding the underlying reasons of behavior.
- The team conducted qualitative interviews to gather insight into student experiences.
- Her qualitative analysis of the artwork revealed its emotional depth.
Meaning
Qualitative refers to descriptive data or information that cannot be measured with numbers but rather represents attributes or properties.
Synonyms
- Descriptive
- Characteristic
- Phenomenological
- Subjective
