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

“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.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

"This is among the first instances in which Andean archaeologists have investigated social complexity through the quantitative analysis of stone tools."

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Archived mail does not lend itself to a comparable quantitative analysis, but a qualitative analysis of the discourse tells an important story of the longer history.

From Scientific American • Oct. 23, 2023

Now 44, Coppolella began with the Braves in 2006 when he oversaw quantitative analysis and baseball information initiatives.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023

The quantitative analysis of intensive relations begins with triple rhythms, since its original object was to compare the relative stresses of the unaccented elements of the rhythmic group.

From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo