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Types of quantitative data analysis

Before I start with qualitative data analysis process I want to know the types of quantitative data analysis methods. I have checked several sources but I haven’t found a exact and relevant answer.

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By Rajshree Tamang Answered 7 years ago

2 types of quantitative data analysis are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
Descriptive statistics provide absolute numbers. Commonly used descriptive statistics are:
Mean: Numerical average of a set of values.
Median: Midpoint of a set of numerical values.
Mode: Most common value among a set of values.
Frequency: The number of times a value is found.
Range: The highest and lowest value in a set of values.
Inferential statistics are complex analyses that describes relationship between several different variables. Types of inferential statistics are
Correlation: Describes the relationship between two variables.
Regression: This method shows relationship between two variables.
Analysis of variance: This procedure tests degree in which two or more groups vary or differ in an experiment.
You can learn about descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in-depth by visiting http://www.phdstatistics.com/

By Latesha Abendroth Answered 7 years ago

Hey Rahul! Quantitative analysis consists 2 segments: Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics method included
Central Tendency: Mean, Median & Mode
Indicators of Spread of Data
Outliers, Extremes, Non-Conforming Cases
Where as inferential statistics include
T-test or Anova
Pearson Correlation
Bi-variate Regression
Multi-variate Regression
You can learn about descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in-depth by visiting http://www.phdstatistics.com/

By Rajesh Gundlapalli Answered 7 years ago

Thank you so much. The answers were informative.

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