User Research

Qualitative Data

Plain English

Descriptive about users.

Definition

Qualitative is non-numerical information that describes , , and opinions.

In practice

Collected through interviews, , and open-ended .

The reality

Can be subjective and requires careful interpretation.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is qualitative data?

Non-numerical about and opinions.

How is it collected?

Through interviews and .

Why is it useful?

It explains why users behave a certain way.

What is a limitation?

It can be subjective.

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