qualitative process

[KWOL-uh-tay-tiv PROS-es]
nounpl: qualitative processes
processo qualitativo
1. A systematic method of investigation or analysis that focuses on describing qualities, characteristics, and meanings rather than numerical measurements or statistical data
The research team used a qualitative process to understand customer satisfaction through in-depth interviews.
A equipe de pesquisa utilizou um processo qualitativo para compreender a satisfação do cliente através de entrevistas em profundidade.
2. An approach to research or problem-solving that prioritizes descriptive data, narratives, and contextual understanding over quantifiable metrics
Through a qualitative process, they identified the underlying reasons for employee turnover.
Por meio de um processo qualitativo, identificaram as razões subjacentes da rotatividade de funcionários.
3. A methodology emphasizing observation, interpretation, and thematic analysis of non-numerical information
The qualitative process revealed cultural nuances that statistical analysis had missed.
O processo qualitativo revelou nuances culturais que a análise estatística havia perdido.
In Brazil, 'processo qualitativo' is widely embraced in academic research, particularly in social sciences, education, and business studies. The term reflects a growing appreciation for non-numerical forms of knowledge that capture human experience and cultural context. In the United States, qualitative processes are increasingly valued in UX research, market research, and organizational development, representing a counterbalance to data-driven quantitative approaches.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
qualitative researchqualitative analysisdescriptive methodologyinterpretive approachthematic analysis
Antonyms / Antônimos
quantitative processquantitative researchstatistical analysisnumerical methodology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
processo qualitativo
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
processo qualitativo
Common in business and research institutions; sometimes used interchangeably with 'pesquisa qualitativa'
Rio de Janeiro
processo qualitativo
Widely used in universities and social science research
Portugal
processo qualitativo
Identical usage; sometimes abbreviated as 'análise qualitativa' in academic papers

Related Words

qualitative dataqualitative researchmethodologyethnographyphenomenologycontent analysiscase studyinterview

Related Idioms & Phrases

a qualitative process of elimination
qualitative process of discovery
qualitative process-driven decision making
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