C1adjectiveformalacademicscience
US/ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv/
UK/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv/
relating to amounts or numbers, rather than to qualities or opinions
In context
The study used quantitative methods to measure changes in income.
We need quantitative data before we can draw any conclusions.
Her quantitative skills helped her get a job in banking.
Words that go with quantitative
adjective + noun
- quantitative dataThe report relies on quantitative data.
- quantitative researchHe prefers quantitative research to interviews.
- quantitative analysisQuantitative analysis showed a clear trend.
- quantitative methodsStudents learn quantitative methods in year one.
- quantitative measureWe need a quantitative measure of customer satisfaction.
- quantitative studyA quantitative study of 500 workers was published.