In contrast to quantitative research methods, which produce information that can be presented numerically, qualitative methods gather information that is presented primarily through narratives, verbatim quotes, descriptions, lists and case studies.
定量研究主要提供可以用数字表示的信息，而定性研究方法收集的信息主要是通过叙述、逐字引述用、描写、列举和个案研究来表示。