quantitative analysis

noun — 3 senses

noun

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The determination of the amounts of an element or compound in a sample.

Business, Finance The exploitation of mathematical observations to reach investment decisions.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see quantitative, analysis.

Related terms: qualitative analysis, quantitative analyst, quantitative research

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