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quantitative
Related to amount, number, or size; concerning quantity. It describes aspects that can be counted or measured, as opposed to qualitative aspects, which describe the nature or characteristics of something.
Für die Studie wurde eine quantitative Analyse der Verkaufszahlen durchgeführt.
A quantitative analysis of the sales figures was conducted for the study.
The adjective 'quantitativ' (quantitative) is derived directly from the noun 'die Quantität' (quantity), which means 'Menge' (amount) or 'Anzahl' (number). So it describes properties that relate to a countable amount.
Die quantitative Erfassung der Daten ist der erste Schritt der Analyse.
The quantitative recording of the data is the first step of the analysis.
'Quantitativ' (quantitative) is a typical word in scientific, economic, and technical texts. It is used less often in normal everyday conversation.
Die Firma misst ihren Erfolg anhand quantitativer Ziele.
The company measures its success based on quantitative goals.
The adjective is often combined with nouns such as 'Analyse' (analysis), 'Untersuchung' (study/investigation), 'Methode' (method), 'Daten' (data), or 'Wachstum' (growth). It always emphasizes the aspect of measurability.
Für die Masterarbeit ist eine quantitative Untersuchung erforderlich.
A quantitative study is required for the master's thesis.
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Zahlenmäßig and quantitativ both describe measurable differences. Zahlenmäßig refers more specifically to the exact number or amount of something. Quantitativ also includes other measurable quantities, such as weight or consumption. Zahlenmäßig is appropriate for the number of people, while quantitativ is used for broader measurements.
Die erste Gruppe verbrauchte quantitativ mehr Wasser als die zweite.
The first group consumed more water than the second in quantitative terms.
Die erste Gruppe war zahlenmäßig größer als die zweite.
The first group was larger than the second in terms of numbers.
