Subject: PA 208/BA221 - Human Resource Management

Part 3: Talent Management:

Assessment and Development of
1. Bersales, Lance
Human Resources
2. Cadotdot, Michelle Jane
Feb 26
a. Performance Management 3. Calderon, Kathleen Grace
b. Employee Training 4. Cogalito, Chris John
c. Management Development 5. Cuadra, Kyra

References:

1. Noe, Raymond A. , Hollenbeck, John R, Gerhart, Barry, Wright, Partick, (2019). Human Resource
Management: Gaining Competitive Advantage, McGraw Hill Education
2. Diamante, Melva & Tan, G (2015). Managing Human Resources, Local and Global Perspective, C & G
Publishing, Inc.
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ANALYSIS)
– February 26, GROUP 2 (naana GC)

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quantitativeanalysis.asp

Quantitative Analysis (QA)

By 
WILL KENTON
 

Updated November 27, 2020

Reviewed by 
SOMER ANDERSON
Fact checked by 
ARIEL COURAGE

What Is Quantitative Analysis (QA)?

Quantitative analysis (QA) is a technique that uses mathematical and statistical modeling,
measurement, and research to understand behavior. Quantitative analysts represent a given reality
in terms of a numerical value. Quantitative analysis is applied to the measurement, performance
evaluation, valuation of a financial instrument, and predicting real-world events such as changes in a
country's gross domestic product (GDP).

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What does a Quantitative Analyst Do?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 Quantitative analysis (QA) is a technique uses mathematical and statistical modeling,

measurement, and research that to understand behavior.
 Quantitative presents reality in terms of a numerical value.
 Quantitative analysis is used for the evaluation of a financial instrument and predicting real-
world events such as changes in GDP.

Understanding Quantitative Analysis (QA)

Quantitative analysis provides analysts with tools to examine and analyze past, current, and
anticipated future events. Any subject involving numbers can be quantified; thus, QA is used in many
fields including analytical chemistry, financial analysis, social science, and organized sports. In the
financial world, analysts who rely strictly on QA are frequently referred to as "quants" or "quant
jockeys."

 
Governments rely on QA to make monetary and other economic policy decisions. As a component of
QA, governments and central banks commonly track and evaluate statistical data, such as GDP and
employment figures.

In the financial services industry, QA is used to analyze investment opportunities, such as when to
purchase or sell securities. Investors perform QA when using key financial ratios, such as the price-
earnings ratio (P/E) or earnings per share (EPS), in their investment decision-making process (e.g.,
whether to purchasing shares of a company's stock). QA ranges from the examination of simple
statistical data (e.g., revenue) to complex calculations (e.g., discounted cash flow or option pricing).

Quantitative Analysis Versus Qualitative Analysis

While QA serves as a useful evaluation tool, it is often combined with the complementary research
and evaluation tool qualitative analysis. It is common for a company to use quantitative analysis to
evaluate figures such as sales revenue, profit margins, or return on assets (ROA).

However, to get a better picture of a company's performance, analysts also evaluate information
that is not easily quantifiable or reduced to numeric values, such as reputation or employee
morale. Qualitative analysis focuses on meanings, involves sensitivity to context rather than the
desire to obtain universal generalizations, and establishes rich descriptions rather than quantifiable
metrics. Qualitative analysis seeks to answer the "why" and "how" of human behavior.

In a combined qualitative and quantitative analysis project, a company, analyst, or investor might
wish to evaluate the strength of a product. Qualitative tools used for the project can include
customer surveys and panel discussions. A quantitative analysis of the product can also be initiated
through the examination of data regarding numbers of repeat customers, customer complaints, and
the number of warranty claims over a given period.

QA is not the opposite of qualitative analysis; they are just different philosophies. Used together,
they provide useful information for informed decisions that promote a better society, improve
financial positions, and enhance business operations.

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