Quantitatvus
Quantitatvus is a theoretical framework for quantifying qualitative phenomena across disciplines. Coined in the early 21st century by proponents of integrative measurement, quantitatvus seeks to provide a standardized approach to assign numerical values to attributes traditionally described qualitatively, such as satisfaction, risk, or cultural significance, enabling cross-domain comparability and statistical analysis. The term blends "quantitative" with a Latin-like suffix to indicate a system or method.
In practice, quantitatvus relies on multi-step processes: define the qualitative construct, identify observable proxies, construct scaled
Critics highlight risks of reductionism, cultural bias, and loss of nuance inherent in converting complex experiences
Examples of conceptual application include quality-of-life indices, patient-reported outcome measures, and environmental sustainability dashboards where qualitative
See also: measurement theory, scaling, psychometrics, composite indices, qualitative research