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
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
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
Something that is not summarised in numerical form, such as minutes from community meetings and general notes from observations Qualitative data normally describe people's knowledge, attitudes or behaviours
A scientific study in which detailed information is obtained about complex issues, sensitive topics or life experiences The information provides a deeper understanding and is used to generate new theories or hypotheses
Qualitative means relating to the nature or standard of something, rather than to its quantity. There are qualitative differences in the way children and adults think + qualitatively quali·ta·tive·ly The new media are unlikely to prove qualitatively different from the old. relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity a qualitative analysis/study/research
When used to modify terms as data and research, the term qualitative generally implies that the data or research findings are directional rather than conclusive