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

Not one man in a dozen could even make a quantitative analysis tally up, and get anywhere near as much material out of it as went in.

From The Brentons by Dexter, Wilson C.