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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
Memory Loss and Confusion In the JAMA Neurology study, qualitative analysis examined the types of criminal or aggressive behavior displayed by memory loss patients.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
Rather, researchers did what’s known as a qualitative analysis of comments and posts, which focused on surfacing common sentiments and themes.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 July 2024
Her first-of-its-kind qualitative analysis revealed a troubling pattern — police could hit victims with charges after failing to properly investigate their case.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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
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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 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
qualitative analysis
noun
: chemical analysis designed to identify the components of a substance or mixture
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