qualitative variable
[kwɑːlɪˈteɪtɪv ˈvɛriəbəl]
nounfemininepl: qualitative variables / variáveis qualitativas
variável qualitativa
1. A variable in statistics that describes qualities or characteristics that cannot be measured numerically; also called categorical variable
Eye color is a qualitative variable because it describes a characteristic rather than measuring a quantity.
A cor dos olhos é uma variável qualitativa porque descreve uma característica em vez de medir uma quantidade.
2. A type of data that represents non-numeric information such as categories, names, or descriptions
In the survey, gender and marital status are examples of qualitative variables.
Na pesquisa, gênero e estado civil são exemplos de variáveis qualitativas.
3. A variable used in qualitative research to capture subjective information and lived experiences
The researcher analyzed qualitative variables such as participant attitudes and perceptions.
A pesquisadora analisou variáveis qualitativas como atitudes e percepções dos participantes.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, research, and statistical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It's essential terminology in social sciences, market research, and data analysis. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking academic communities.
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