qualitatively
Meaning: In terms of the nature, character, or quality of something rather than its quantity or numerical measure; relating to descriptive rather than numerical analysis.
Qualitatively is a methodological term that distinguishes approaches focused on meaning, experience, and interpretation from those focused on numbers. 'Qualitatively different,' 'qualitatively assessed,' 'qualitatively rich' — the word signals that the analysis concerns the character of something rather than its amount. In research, 'qualitative methods' (interviews, ethnography, case studies) contrast with 'quantitative methods' (surveys, statistics). The word also appears in general usage to mean 'fundamentally different in kind.'
Examples
- The student experience at small tutorial-based colleges is qualitatively different from that at large lecture-based universities. 小型导师制学院的学生体验与大型讲座式大学有着本质上的不同。La experiencia estudiantil en las facultades pequeñas basadas en tutorías es cualitativamente distinta de la de las grandes universidades basadas en clases magistrales.小規模なチュートリアル型大学での学生体験は、大規模な講義型大学での体験とは質的に異なるものである。소규모 튜토리얼 기반 대학에서의 학생 경험은 대규모 강의 기반 대학에서의 경험과 질적으로 다르다.
- The data were analysed qualitatively using thematic coding to identify recurring patterns in participant responses. 数据通过主题编码进行定性分析,以识别受访者回答中反复出现的模式。Los datos se analizaron cualitativamente mediante codificación temática para identificar patrones recurrentes en las respuestas de los participantes.データは、参加者の回答における繰り返し現れるパターンを特定するため、テーマ別コーディングを用いて質的に分析された。데이터는 참가자 응답에서 반복적으로 나타나는 패턴을 식별하기 위해 주제별 코딩을 사용하여 질적으로 분석되었다.
- While both proposals would reduce emissions, they are qualitatively distinct in their approach to industrial regulation. 虽然两项提案都会减少排放,但它们在工业监管方面的方法本质上是不同的。Aunque ambas propuestas reducirían las emisiones, son cualitativamente distintas en su enfoque de la regulación industrial.両提案とも排出量を削減するが、産業規制へのアプローチにおいて質的に異なっている。두 제안 모두 배출량을 줄이겠지만, 산업 규제에 대한 접근 방식에서 질적으로 구별된다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, scientific
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From qualitative (from Late Latin qualitativus, relating to quality, from Latin qualitas, quality, from qualis, of what kind) + -ly. The research methodology sense became established in the 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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