quantitative analysis

American  

[kwon-ti-tey-tiv uh-nal-uh-sis] / ˈkwɒn tɪˌteɪ tɪv əˈnæl ə sɪs /

noun

1. Chemistry. the analysis of a substance to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents.

2. Statistics. the use of mathematical analysis, especially computerized, to better understand variable components in a system, as in business forecasts or investment recommendations.

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quantitative analysis British  

noun

1. See analysis

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quantitative analysis Scientific  

/ kwŏn′tĭ-tā′tĭv /

1. See under analysis

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Etymology

Origin of quantitative analysis

First recorded in 1840–50

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• qualitative analysis vs. quantitative analysis

Example Sentences

The most wide ranging quantitative analysis of research on complementary and alternative treatments for autism has found no strong evidence that these approaches are effective.

From Science Daily

“Under-ownership” might not sound like a good thing, but it might actually be a bullish sign, based on Morgan Stanley’s quantitative analysis that adjusted for market capitalization and earnings beats.

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We used qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to identify points of overlap and divergence across the two data sources.

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The study used quantitative analysis to examine how community networks influence outcomes in programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming while maintaining productivity.

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The research team minimised the influence of continuous magnitudes in numerical tests and conducted meticulous quantitative analyses in the study to determine the respective contributions of numbers and magnitudes.

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