What is qualitive assesment?

Answer 1

Generally there are two ways to assess something: qualitatively or quantitavely.

Take an earthquake for example. We use a Richter scale to measure the impact of the earthquake. This is a quantitative analysis, and is used nearly always in science. A more qualitative assessment would be to say "it was the worst quake since 1978" or "it was powerful enough to bring down buildings". A comparison can be made to the other earthquake to understand how bad this one was and the fact it brought down buildings can give an understanding of the magnitude, but it is not as accurate.

Answer 2

Qualitative assessment is a method used to evaluate and understand the quality or characteristics of something, such as behaviors, attitudes, or experiences, based on subjective observations or judgment. It involves gathering non-numerical data through methods like interviews, observations, or open-ended surveys to gain insights and a deeper understanding of a particular phenomenon.