Sampling that gives approximate measurements of total gases and vapors in air In general, qualitative sampling cannot identify individual chemicals They give "best guess estimates" of total hydrocarbons present in the air FIDs and PIDs are qualitative sampling instruments
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity
a description of an event or occurrence that conveys the sentiment and feeling without using specific measures (i e ' a long walk ')
(adj ) A type of data used as a method of labeling and identifying Qualitative data are classified as being either nominal or ordinal
involving distinctions based on qualities; "qualitative change"; "qualitative data"; "qualitative analysis determines the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture"
relating to or based on the quality or character of something, often as opposed to its size or quantity; observations that do not involve measurements or numbers
Of, relating to, or involving quality or kind; as opposed to quantitative
Expressible in terms of quality, either measurable or subjective, as distinct from quantitative
without using numbers or exact measurements, but just in a rough sort of way By dropping a ball bearing and a pingpong ball I showed qualitatively that dense objects fall faster than less dense ones
Relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount, or expressible in terms of quantity Based on the quality or character of something, often as opposed to its size or quantity