Kvantitatiivisina

Kvantitatiivisina is the essive plural form of the Finnish adjective kvantitatiivinen (quantitative). It is used to express that something is viewed or described in a quantitative capacity, typically referring to a group or items that are acting “as quantitative [ones]” in a given context. The essive case conveys a temporary state, role, or function.

In Finnish grammar, the essive plural form kvantitatiivisina corresponds to the role-based use of the plural noun it modifies. It is commonly paired with nouns in the plural to indicate that those items are being considered or used in a quantitative sense. For example, kvantitatiivisina mittareina means “as quantitative measures,” and kvantitatiivisina välineinä means “as quantitative instruments.”

Usage and context

Kvantitatiivisina is frequently found in academic and research language, especially in discussions of methodology and data analysis. It helps distinguish approaches that rely on numerical data and statistical methods from qualitative approaches. The term often appears alongside other essive forms such as kvalitatiivisina (as qualitative) to contrast different analytic perspectives.

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In Finnish, the broader distinction between quantitative and qualitative approaches is central to research design. Kvantitatiivinen research refers to numerical measurement and statistical analysis, while kvalitatiivinen research emphasizes descriptive, contextual, and exploratory insights. Kvantitatiivisina functions as a grammatical vehicle to express roles or states within that framework.