Quantitative analysis is an analytical technique that helps a researcher to understand behaviors, situations or events using statistical or mathematical models. The technique can be used to measure performances, conduct evaluations, measure constituents of substances and predict outcomes in real life events. My competency in quantitative analysis has equipped me with skills to interpret mathematical models like schematics, graphs, tables and formulas to make accurate inferences from them. It has also equipped me with skills needed to check and estimate mathematical answers to enable me select optimal results, identify alternatives and establish the reasonableness of answers. I am also able to represent statistical and mathematical information numerically, verbally, visually and symbolically. It developed my mathematical approximation skills for example estimating the size of crowds from visual observation.I only need to improve the speed at which I arrive at conclusions and reasonable answers using quantitative analysis. I will do more practice in using the technique to improve my speed.
Quantitative analysis has enabled me to come up with a more challenging dissertation topic. My first topic required little if any quantitative analysis techniques. I have changed the topic to a more complex challenging topic that will require application of quantitative analysis skills to complete the dissertation. This will help in sharpening my skills in quantitative analysis.
Using a statistical package has helped me to understand that good research should have accurately analyzed data using various quantitative techniques. Mathematical and statistical analysis helps a researcher to present his findings in a manner that is easy to understand. Using a statistical package has sharpened my research results analysis techniques. I can interpret research results that are presented in graphs, charts and tables easily.
This course greatly fits into my residency milestones. As a public health professional, the course will assist me in conducting research and fieldwork activities. I am on track because I am attending quarterly classes at Walden university where I am learning research methods. I have already registered for my next classes that will increase my knowledge in collecting and analyzing data. My quantitative research skills will be increased.
References:
Tang, Y., Li, B., & Thal, C. (2006). Quantitative Analysis Trading Strategies. Singtapore: World Scientific Publishing.
Day, R. A., & Underwood, A. L. (1986). Quantitative analysis. Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice- Hall.
