Meaning & use
quantitative
Relating to, measured by, or expressed as a quantity or number.
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The study relied on quantitative data, such as test scores and attendance rates.
Investors use quantitative analysis to evaluate a company's financial performance.
A note on using this word
Quantitative research deals with countable data and statistics, while qualitative research examines descriptions, opinions, and experiences.
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numericalmeasurable
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