Qualitative: meaning, definitions and examples

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qualitative

 

[ kwษ’lษชหˆteษชtษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

research aspect

Qualitative refers to research methods and data that focus on understanding human behavior and experiences, often through interviews, observations, and other non-numeric forms of analysis. Unlike quantitative research, which emphasizes numerical data and statistical analysis, qualitative research seeks to provide insights into the underlying motivations, feelings, and meanings behind people's responses. This approach is particularly useful in fields such as social sciences, psychology, and market research, where exploring complex human factors is essential. Qualitative data is often descriptive and provides depth and context to the findings.

Synonyms

descriptive, interpretative, subjective

Examples of usage

  • A qualitative study on consumer preferences revealed interesting insights.
  • The qualitative analysis helped us understand the participant's experience deeply.
  • Researchers used qualitative methods to capture the nuances of human interaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "qualitative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น qualitativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฃเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช qualitativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kualitatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jakoล›ciowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณช็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท qualitatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cualitativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niteliksel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvalitativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvalitatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎšๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvalitativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรฆรฐalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฟะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keyfiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cualitativo

Word origin

The term 'qualitative' arose in the early 20th century, first entering English academic literature through the incorporation of interdisciplinary research approaches. It is derived from the Latin word 'qualitas,' which means 'quality' or 'nature.' The prefix 'qual-' refers to the nature or character of something, while '-ative' is a suffix used in forming adjectives indicating a tendency or capability. In the context of research, qualitative methods began to gain prominence as researchers recognized the importance of exploring human experiences and social phenomena in greater depth. The shift from purely quantitative assessments highlighted the significance of understanding the 'why' and 'how' behind data, leading to the development of various qualitative frameworks. As the field of social sciences expanded, qualitative research became critical for academia, particularly as it offered richer, more interpretive perspectives compared to traditional quantitative designs. Currently, qualitative methods are pivotal in numerous domains, reflecting the growing appreciation for in-depth exploration of complex human behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,703 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.