What are quantitative methods?

Quantitative methods are like using numbers to solve problems, just like you might use blocks to count or build.

Quantitative methods mean using numbers and math to understand things better, whether it’s how many candies you have, how fast you can run, or even how much your favorite toy costs. It's all about counting, measuring, and finding patterns in the world around us.

Imagine you have a big box of toys. Instead of just playing with them, you decide to count how many cars you have, how many blocks, and how many dolls. That’s quantitative, it uses numbers to help you understand your toy collection better.

Now imagine you want to know which type of toy you play with the most. You can use numbers to find out: if you played with 10 cars and only 3 blocks, then you probably like cars more!

Quantitative methods are also used when we measure things, like how tall you’ve grown since last year or how many steps you take in a day. You might use a ruler to measure your height, or a pedometer to count your steps.

Just like counting toys or measuring your growth, quantitative methods help us see the world through numbers, making it easier to understand and compare things.