adjective
quantitative
KWAHN-tuh-tay-tiv/ˈkwɑːntəteɪtɪv/
Relating to amounts measured or expressed in numbers.
The researcher records quantitative measurements of the two plants' heights.
Etymology
Built on the noun for amount or extent, quantitative first meant “having quantity,” then “measurable.” That development connects it to descriptions based on amounts, measurements, and numerical data.
In context
solely to collect data whether in a survey or any other procedure two surveys always aim to determine the extent of a phenomenon in the population so they belong to quantitative methods
More examples
- The survey collects quantitative data, including ages and household incomes.
- We need a quantitative measure of how much water we save.
- Her quantitative analysis compares monthly costs across three stores.
Forms
quantitative
quantitatively adverb — In terms of amounts or numbers.
quantity noun — An amount of something measured or counted.
Similar words
- numerical
- Describes numbers generally, not necessarily measured amounts or quantities.
- statistical
- Relates specifically to collecting and analyzing data, often across groups.