Kvalitatívnym

Kvalitatívnym is a Slovak adjective, the instrumental singular masculine/neuter form of the word "kvalitatívny." This adjective translates to "qualitative" in English. It refers to something that pertains to or is concerned with quality or qualities, rather than quantity.

In academic and research contexts, "kvalitatívnym" often appears in phrases describing research methodologies. For example, "kvalitatívnym výskumom" translates to "qualitative research," a type of research that focuses on understanding the underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations. It provides insights into a problem or helps to develop ideas or hypotheses for potential quantitative research. This approach typically involves gathering non-numerical data, such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and textual analysis.

The concept of "kvalitatívnym" is also used in everyday language to distinguish between different aspects of an experience or product. For instance, one might discuss "kvalitatívnym rozdielom" (qualitative difference), emphasizing a fundamental change in nature rather than a mere change in amount. Similarly, "kvalitatívnym hodnotením" refers to an assessment based on qualities and characteristics. The instrumental case signifies the means by which something is done or the manner in which it is perceived.