C2
qualitative vs quantitative
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| qualitativeadjective/ˈkwɑː.lə.teɪ.tɪv/ | Meaning about the nature or quality of something rather than about numbers or amounts | Goes with qualitative research | Example Qualitative data help explain why students feel the way they do. |
| quantitativeadjective/ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv/ | Meaning relating to amounts or numbers, rather than to qualities or opinions | Goes with quantitative data | Example The study used quantitative methods to measure changes in income. |
Which word fits?
1 of 5Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her skills helped her get a job in banking.