quantitative analysis

[ kwon-ti-tey-tiv uh-nal-uh-sis ]

noun

1. Chemistry. the analysis of a substance to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents. Compare qualitative analysis.
2. Statistics. the use of mathematical analysis, especially computerized, to better understand variable components in a system, as in business forecasts or investment recommendations.

quantitative analysis

noun

1. See analysis

quantitative analysis

/ kwŏn′tĭ-tā′tĭv /

1. See under analysis

Word History and Origins

Origin of quantitative analysis¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

According to Saggau, "we're showing that Citi is complicit in environmental racism through both quantitative analysis as well as community stories, to offer examples of the real health and climate impacts of city's financing."

From Salon

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily

Over the years, light amplification in perovskite quantum dots has been reported, but most of the works present inadequate quantitative analysis.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily