Semi-Nonquantitative ???

[Rob Jordan]

Hello,

I have frequently run across the term semi-quantitative and I have yet to
figure out what the true meaning of this term is.  I was taught that
studies are either quantitative or qualitative with no gray areas. What is
the difference between semi-quantitative and semi-nonquantitative? Is one
considered an pessimist using the latter :) ? Any comments?

Rob J.