In formulating mathematical models for dynamical systems, obtaining a high degree of qualitative correctness (i.e. predictive capability) may not be the only objective.
This ratio provides a high degree of qualitative certainty, which can be set for any particular study [77].
Here, we found unusually high degrees of qualitative differences between CHC profiles of different supercolonies of A. gracilipes.
On occasion, high degrees of qualitative differences between CHC profiles of colonies from non-invasive ant species have been reported, but analyses either include all substances (including trace substances, e.g. [43]) or qualitative differences are only detected in one substance class, e.g. homologous series of (Z -9-alkenes or positional isomers of dimethyl-branched C25-bodies [45].
After qualitative evaluation of three independent sections, the section with the highest degree of inflammation was recorded as a whole, creating a multiple image-composite picture.
However, minimum sample size for focus group has been stated as six [ 45 ] and, where there is a high degree of homogeneity for qualitative studies, samples of less than ten can still achieve data saturation [ 46 ].
Progeny of artichoke × wild cardoon crosses generally show a high degree of variation for many quantitative and qualitative characters (Portis et al., 2006; G. Sonnante, D. Pignone and K. Hammer, pers. obs).
The results demonstrate a surprisingly high degree of accuracy of prediction, which supports the qualitative validity of our model.
When done correctly, surveys can produce a higher degree of certainty in the user profile than any qualitative research method or indirect analysis of user behavior such as log files.
The high degree of certainly in the result creates the absoluteness of the qualitative conclusion, which can then be fed up or down one level of abstraction in order to take part in the local decision making at that level.
