Quality
The clarity of information contained within a friction ridge impression.
SWGFAST, Standard Terminology of Friction Ridge Examination 3-23-11 ver. 3.0

Qualitative
Concerned with quality or fundamental form and construction.
Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, David R. Ashbaugh 1999 CRC Press

Quality/Quantity Relationship
The two factors that combine in an inverse relationship to form the basis for determinations 
of suitability or sufficiency of a friction ridge impression. The more quality that is present, 
the less quantity is necessary, and vice versa.

Quality Assurance Measures
General procedures to ensure a quality product.  

Quality assurance measures for the comparative process may include:
-specific principles (don’t ignore what doesn’t fit, try to falsify your conclusion) 
-the method (ace-v, look for predictive qualities, look for other possible conclusions),
-the standards (point standard, general consensus) 
-the criteria for data used (specific justification behind the conclusion)
-possible conclusions
-the tests performed (verification or blind verification for reproducibility, independent examinations)
-tools utilized (consultation, AFIS, processing methods, enhancement methods)
-reviews performed (administrative, technical, peer review, verification as a review) 
-documentation of what was performed

Quality assurance measures for the practitioner may include:
-competency tests
-proficiency tests
-testimony audits
-cv audits

Quality assurance measures for equipment may include:
-regular maintenance

Quality Control Measures
Procedures or tests that control continued performance. A set of activities to evaluate that the 
quality assurance measures are meeting the objectives. Quality control measures can include reviews 
of casework, case audits, testing reagents, maintenance logs, inspections.

Quantitative
Concerned with quantity or quantities.
Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, David R. Ashbaugh 1999 CRC Press

Quantity
The amount of information contained within a friction ridge impression.
SWGFAST, Standard Terminology of Friction Ridge Examination 3-23-11 ver. 3.0

Quickprint
A white adhesive vinyl lifter with a clear polyester cover sheet useful for taking major case prints, 
prints from the deceased, or lifting latent prints deposited on skin.  Available in several sizes, 
including a 1.5 inch x 1 7/16 inch which is perfect for a tenprint card, from Arrowhead Forensics.

See Handiprint.