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quantitative analysis

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quantitative analysis /ˌkwɒntɪtətɪv əˈnalɪsɪs , ˌkwɒntɪteɪtɪv əˈnalɪsɪs /
noun [mass noun]
1 analysis of a situation or event, especially a financial market, by means of complex mathematical and statistical modelling:
I did a lot of quantitative analysis early in my career, translating information into insight.
2 Chemistry measurement of the quantities of particular constituents present in a substance.