qualitative analysis
noun
: chemical analysis designed to identify the components of a substance or mixture
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Experts on research synthesis tend to agree these AI models are currently great-to-excellent at performing qualitative analyses—in other words, creating a narrative summary of scientific literature.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
Those selected for the list are so chosen based on qualitative analysis and consideration from marketing industry leaders and Forbes editors.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
Those selected for the list are so chosen based on qualitative analysis and consideration from marketing industry leaders and Forbes editors.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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
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“Qualitative analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative%20analysis. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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