Qualitatively
Qualitatively is an adverb derived from qualitative, used to describe analysis, assessment, or description that focuses on the qualities or characteristics of something rather than on numerical measurements. The term is often paired with qualitative as opposed to quantitative, which concerns quantities and amounts. The adjective it derives from, qualitative, relates to properties that define a thing’s nature, rather than its size or magnitude.
In research and evaluation, qualitatively signals that information has been gathered or interpreted in non-numeric form.
Qualitatively can also refer to assessments or judgments about features or attributes, described in terms of
Limitations of qualitative use include potential subjectivity and limited generalizability. To improve rigor, researchers apply strategies