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qualitative analysis
noun
: chemical analysis designed to identify the components of a substance or mixture
Examples of qualitative analysis in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Without hard data, a qualitative analysis will suffice.
—PCMAG, 20 May 2024
Disaggregating representation data — by genre, by producing country, by qualitative analysis — is particularly crucial for the umbrella identity known as API, which tends to obscure or outright erase the Pasifika (Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) part of the moniker.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The framework came to life after Dr. Dave performed qualitative analysis, identifying 17 success factors and attributing them to the three dimensions: Commitment, Preparedness, and Discipline.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Pulling from quantitative and qualitative analysis, the team could tailor an old-fashioned love story for modern expectations – finding narrative and thematic points of emphasis designed to resonate.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
With promising progress on the quantitative front, fellow USC research group the Norman Lear Center teamed up with Gold House for a qualitative analysis that could well be considered a lesson in representation 2.0 or even 3.0.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2023
The first is the financial wherewithal, the second part is the willingness to invest, and that’s a more qualitative analysis.
—Michael Silverman, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2023
The authors analyzed all conversations with help from ATLAS.ti, a qualitative analysis software platform, to grasp initial key themes.
—Ambar Castillo, STAT, 1 Mar. 2023
The collection, qualitative analysis and evaluation of big data and statistics on mental disorders can allow healthcare providers to improve patient treatment regimens, increase the accuracy of decisions and reduce costs.
—Sergey Avdeychik, Forbes, 17 June 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of qualitative analysis was
in 1842
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“Qualitative analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative%20analysis. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
qualitative analysis
noun
: chemical analysis designed to identify the components of a substance or mixture
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