Design and Technology GCSE
Qualitative Data
What Qualitative Data means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Qualitative Data
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Descriptive data based on observations, opinions, or user feedback.
Descriptive data based on observations, opinions, and feelings.
Topics that use Qualitative Data
- Component 2: Non-examined assessment (NEA) - Design (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Component 2: Non-examined assessment (NEA) - Make (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Product Specification
- Quantitative Data
- Fitness for Purpose
- Iterative Design
- Realistic Conditions
Using Qualitative Data in the exam
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