quantitative

(adjective)

Of research methods that rely on objective measurements and data analysis.

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Examples of quantitative in the following topics:

  • Conducting Research

    • The three methodologies most commonly used are applied, quantitative, and qualitative research.
    • Quantitative research is used to measure quantities or amounts, then to track those amounts against earlier data to try and predict what that quantity will become in the future.

  • Chicago/Turabian: Tables and Figures

    • When you need to summarize quantitative data, words can only go so far.

  • MLA: Tables and Figures

    • When you need to summarize quantitative data, words can only go so far.

  • Overview of the IMRAD Model

    • Quantitative or qualitative?

  • APA: Tables and Figures

    • When you need to summarize quantitative data, words can only go so far.