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qualitative

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv]

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Learn how to use qualitative in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) related to the qualities or characteristics of something, rather than measuring it by numbers. It focuses on what something is like instead of how many there are. For example, it explains how good or bad something is based on feelings or descriptions.

Example

The teacher asked for qualitative feedback about the new playground, so the students described what they liked about it.

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The survey only provided quantitative data, so we didn't get any qualitative insights into the people's experiences.

Example

What qualitative changes did you notice in the community after the new park was built?

Context: “research”

(adjective) describing research or studies that focus on understanding people's thoughts, feelings, or experiences through interviews or observations. This type of research helps to get deeper meanings, not just numbers.

Example

The qualitative research revealed that many people felt happier in green spaces.

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The study focused solely on quantitative results, missing out on important qualitative details about the participants' opinions.

Example

What qualitative methods did the researchers use to gather information?

How to pronounce qualitative

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv]

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