kvantitatiivselt

Kvantitatiivselt isest Estonian adverb meaning “in a quantitative manner” or “quantitatively.” It is derived from the adjective kvantitatiivne/kvantitatiivne, which means quantitative, and is formed with the adverbial suffix -lt to indicate manner. The word is commonly used in scientific, statistical, and technical writing to describe approaches, analyses, or results that rely on numerical data.

Kvantitatiivselt describes methods of data collection, measurement, analysis, or interpretation that produce or rely on numbers, counts, or measurements. It is often contrasted with kvalitatiivselt (qualitatively) to differentiate between numerical, statistical evidence and descriptive or contextual information. In practice, kvantitatiivselt is used to indicate that conclusions are drawn from numerical evidence and may allow statistical testing and generalization.

Common usages include phrases such as kvantitatiivselt hinnatud (assessed quantitatively), kvantitatiivselt kogutud andmed (quantitatively collected data), and kvantitatiivne/metoodika (quantitative methodology). It frequently appears in research reports, theses, and methodological discussions, where precision, measurement, and statistical inference are emphasized.

Relation to related terms: kvantitatiivne (quantitative) describes the type of data or study design, while kvantitatiivselt specifies the manner of handling or reporting those data. The concept is often paired with kvalitatiivne (qualitative) to highlight mixed-method approaches. While kvantitatiivselt provides numeric clarity and comparability, it may also overlook nuanced context that qualitative approaches can capture.