Question

How does quantitative differ from qualitative information?

Answer 1

The analysis is the process in which a detailed study is carried out. There are different analytical processes used to study the material. These processes are broadly classified into qualitative and quantitative analysis. These two analytical methods differ from each other and are widely used to study the material.

Complete step by step answer:
The qualitative information gives an idea about the quality of the material while the quantitative information gives an idea about the quantity of the material is the most important and basic difference between the qualitative and quantitative information.

The difference between qualitative and quantitative information is as follows:

Sl.No	Qualitative information	Quantitative information
1.	It gives an idea about the quality of the material	It gives an idea about the quantity of the material
2.	Qualitative information leads to the development of the hypothesis and theories.	Quantitative information leads to the testing of the hypothesis and theories.
3.	Qualitative information is collected by using a small amount of the substance.	Quantitative information is collected by using a large amount of the substance.
4.	The qualitative information of the material is about its structure, texture, visual appearance, etc.	The quantitative information of the material is about numerical data of the material that is the quantity of the material.
5.	It is inductive information.	It is deductive information.
6.	Qualitative information is carried out in a naturalistic setting.	Quantitative information is carried out in a controlled setting.
7.	Qualitative information studies unknown or little known phenomena.	Quantitative information studies the well-known phenomenon.

Note: Information is very important to study material or substance. The information collected is mainly categorized into two parts that are qualitative information and quantitative information. These two qualitative information and quantitative information gives collectively all information about the material which we study.