Qualitative and quantitative issues are particularly significant in integrated regional assessment. This chapter examines the terms “qualitative” and “quantitative” separately and in relation to one another, along with a discussion of the degree of interdependence or overlap between the two. Strategies for integrating the two general approaches often produce uneasy compromises. However, integrated regional assessment provides opportunities for strong collaborations in addressing specific problems in specific places.
Revised: June 4, 2010 |
Published: November 19, 2009
Citation
Malone E.L. 2009.Integrated regional assessment: qualitative and quantitative issues. In Integrated Regional Assessment of Global Climate Change, edited by CG Knight, J Jager. 50-67. Cambridge:Cambridge University Press.PNNL-SA-59265.