Respirator fit-testing is required prior to use to ensure that the selected respirator provides an adequate face seal. Two common fit-test methods can be employed: qualitative fit-test (QLFT) or quantitative fit-test (QNFT). Respiratory protection standards deem both fit-tests to be acceptable...
On-site surveys are all the rage these days, thanks to their high response rate. In fact, Qualaroo’s in-context surveys achieve a 10-30% response rate due to their immediate and seamless placement within the user experience. If you wonder whether surveys are qualitative or quantitative, the...
There are two basic types of fit tests: Quantitative Fit Testing (QNFT) and Qualitative Fit Testing (QLFT). QLFT is a low cost, subjective pass/fail test that exposes the respirator wearer to a chemical stimulant (while donning a test hood) such as Isoamyl Acetate, Sodium Saccharin, Bitr...
Qualitative Fit Testing (QLFT) is a inherently subjective (pass/fail) fit test method that has a higher level of variability across users. This method relies on a person’s senses. It does not measure the leakage into or out of a respirator facepiece in a numerical way. If a user’s ...
There are two main types of research that marketers should engage in to effectively profile their customer base—quantitative andqualitative market research. You’ve probably heard the terms before, but do you know what they mean, or most importantly, when and where it’s best to use each type...
Unlike quantitative research, qualitative research is typically unstructured and exploratory in nature. In this case, the researcher is not interested in determining objective statistical conclusions or in testing a hypothesis, but rather in gaining insights about a certain topic. Common qualitative researc...
Optimization was, however, often done by testing a large number of conditions, with no underlying model, and then selecting the best ones. In other instances, optimization was done on one or two factors only or by varying one factor at a time while keeping the others constant. This ...
Quantitative data analysis, on the other hand, deals with numerical data, using statistics to measure differences, identify preferred options, and pinpoint root causes of issues. It steps back to address questions like "how many" or "what percentage" to offer broad insights we can apply to lar...
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Built on a proven platform, experience the simplicity the FitPro™ Ultra Fit Test Software for Qualitative Fit Testing can bring to your respiratory fit test program. For those also completing quantitative fit testing with PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester you...