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qualitative analysis vs. quantitative analysis

qualitative analysis

noun

Chemistry.

  1. the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.

quantitative analysis

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.