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quantitative
Related to amount, number, or size; concerning quantity. It describes aspects that can be counted or measured, as opposed to qualitative aspects, which describe the nature or characteristics of something.
Für die Studie wurde eine quantitative Analyse der Verkaufszahlen durchgeführt.
A quantitative analysis of the sales figures was conducted for the study.
The adjective 'quantitativ' (quantitative) is derived directly from the noun 'die Quantität' (quantity), which means 'Menge' (amount) or 'Anzahl' (number). So it describes properties that relate to a countable amount.
Die quantitative Erfassung der Daten ist der erste Schritt der Analyse.
The quantitative recording of the data is the first step of the analysis.
'Quantitativ' (quantitative) is a typical word in scientific, economic, and technical texts. It is used less often in normal everyday conversation.
Die Firma misst ihren Erfolg anhand quantitativer Ziele.
The company measures its success based on quantitative goals.
The adjective is often combined with nouns such as 'Analyse' (analysis), 'Untersuchung' (study/investigation), 'Methode' (method), 'Daten' (data), or 'Wachstum' (growth). It always emphasizes the aspect of measurability.
Für die Masterarbeit ist eine quantitative Untersuchung erforderlich.
A quantitative study is required for the master's thesis.
qualitative
'qualitativ' and 'quantitativ' form an important contrast. 'qualitativ' describes what something is like: for example, its characteristics, nature, or quality. 'quantitativ' describes how much of something there is: numbers, amounts, or measurable quantities. The words look similar and are often used in school, work, or research, so they are easy to mix up. As a simple guide: 'qualitativ' asks about the how, while 'quantitativ' asks about how much.
Die Lehrerin sammelt quantitative Daten für die Prüfungsauswertung.
The teacher collects quantitative data for the exam evaluation.
Bei der Arbeit bewertet Yusuf die Antworten qualitativ, nicht nur nach Punkten.
At work, Yusuf evaluates the answers qualitatively, not just by points.