What does 'Explain Quantitatively' Mean?

[superg33k]

Homework Statement

I have a question that states "Explain quantitatively why BLAH is true". What does "Explain quantitatively" mean?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I think it means give an outline of the argument, however the word quantity makes me think it might mean the opposite; work out the exact numbers for the argument.

Thanks

 

[gb7nash]

Well, think about it. Quantitative sounds like quantity/quantify. Long idea short, it means to explain your answer with the use of measurements and quantifiable data.

 

[superg33k]

Thanks for the quick reply. I asked because thinking about it gave me a different answer to the one I have always thought it was. Thanks.