Quantitative analysis is a term used for measuring and evaluating numerical data. There are a few synonyms that can be used for this term such as statistical analysis, number crunching, data-driven analysis, and numerical analysis. Statistical analysis refers to the use of statistical methods to analyze and interpret data. Number crunching is a colloquial term used for quantitative analysis, meaning the process of analyzing large amounts of numerical data. Data-driven analysis is a term that represents analyzing data to draw conclusions and make decisions. Lastly, numerical analysis is a synonym that refers to the use of mathematical methods to analyze numerical data.