quantitative analysis (esp. financial)
A financial term referring to the use of mathematical and statistical models to analyze markets and securities. Often associated with quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.
We use quantitative analysis to predict stock price fluctuations.
He works at a hedge fund as a specialist in quantitative analysis.
From English 'quant' (short for quantitative analyst) + 分析 (analysis). The term entered Japanese through the finance industry.