English · Science & Technology
quantitative
/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv/
[/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv/]
measured by quantity
Advancedadjective
Definition
Relating to or measured by the quantity or amount of something rather than its quality.
Example
The study combined quantitative data from surveys with detailed personal interviews.
The study combined quantitative data from surveys with detailed personal interviews.
Etymology
From Latin 'quantitas' (quantity), from 'quantus' (how much).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in research methodology and statistics.