Glossary Q

Quality of care refers to a measure of the degree to which delivered health services meet established professional standards and judgments of value to the consumer.

Quality of life refers to the degree to which a person is able to maximize his or her physical, psychological, vocational, and social functioning; an important Indicator of recovery from or adjustment to chronic illness; a measure of physical status and functioning, psychological status, social functioning, and the presence of the disease- or treatment-related symptoms.

Likewise, Quality of life refers to a person's well-being and life satisfaction.

English: Quality Time / Deutsch: Qualitätszeit / Español: Tiempo de calidad / Português: Tempo de qualidade / Français: Temps de qualité / Italiano: Tempo di qualità

In the psychology context, Quality Time refers to periods spent engaged in meaningful activities or interactions that foster a sense of connection, understanding, and emotional closeness between individuals. This concept is crucial in relationship psychology, emphasizing the importance of dedicating focused and undivided attention to strengthen bonds with loved ones, whether in family settings, friendships, or romantic relationships. Quality time is characterized by activities that allow for genuine interaction and communication, contributing to the emotional well-being and satisfaction of the individuals involved.

- Quality-adjusted life year (QALY) : Quality-adjusted life year refers to a statistically adjusted estimate of the benefit of new technology.

Quality-adjusted life year is also called QALY.

Deutsch: Quantitative Daten / Español: Datos cuantitativos / Português: Dados quantitativos / Français: Données quantitatives / Italiano: Dati quantitativi

Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and analysed statistically. In the psychology context, quantitative data is used to quantify behaviour, emotions, cognition, or other psychological phenomena by assigning them numerical values. This type of data allows psychologists to make objective, measurable comparisons and to identify patterns, trends, and relationships between variables.

Quantitative psychologists refer to a type/kind of psychologists who develop statistical methods for evaluating and analyzing data from psychological research.

Deutsch: Menge / Español: Cantidad / Português: Quantidade / Français: Quantité / Italiano: Quantità

Quantity is a type of objective criterion used to measure job performance by counting the number of relevant job behaviors that occur.

In the context of psychology, quantity often refers to the amount or volume of a specific behavior, response, or mental process observed or measured during studies and assessments. This term can be used to describe both qualitative and quantitative aspects of psychological phenomena.

Quasi-experimental design refers to a design that is like an experimental design but lacks the key ingredient of random assignment to groups.