Quantitatively
Quantitatively
Quantitatively (pronunciation: kwon-ti-tay-tiv-lee) is an adverb that originates from the Latin word quantitativus, which means 'how much'. It is used to describe something that can be measured or expressed in numerical terms.
Definition
Quantitatively refers to the aspect of describing or measuring something in terms of quantity. It is often used in scientific and research contexts to refer to data that can be measured or quantified, providing numerical data.
Usage
In the field of medicine, the term 'quantitatively' is often used to describe the measurement of the presence, amount, or concentration of a substance in a given sample. For example, a quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of a certain substance in the blood, while a quantitative research study collects numerical data to understand the world.
Related Terms
- Quantitative analysis: A technique used to understand behavior by using mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement, and research.
- Quantitative research: The systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.
- Quantitative data: Information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with numbers.
Etymology
The term 'quantitatively' is derived from the Latin word quantitativus, which means 'how much'. It is a combination of the Latin word quantus meaning 'how much' and the suffix -ative which implies an action or condition.
Pronunciation
The term 'quantitatively' is pronounced as kwon-ti-tay-tiv-lee.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quantitatively
- Wikipedia's article - Quantitatively
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