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Yes, the item quality does affect the chance of getting better tempers.
When i start out, i usually deconstruct everything to get my crafting XP up. Once i reach level 10 in a craft, i only deconstruct green or better items and start selling off the white ones for gold.
Of course, anything with needed traits goes into the research bin, regardless of color.
;-)