AnalyseDomäne

AnalyseDomäne is a term used to describe the boundaries and scope within which an analysis is conducted. It denotes the set of conditions, data, parameters, and assumptions that define the environment of a study or evaluation. In this sense, the AnalyseDomäne helps delimiting what is considered relevant for the analysis and what falls outside its remit.

The components of an AnalyseDomäne typically include the temporal domain (time period, sampling frequency), the spatial domain (geographic area or locations), the data domain (types of variables and measurement units), and the validity domain (assumptions, data quality, model applicability). It may also incorporate constraints such as legal, ethical, or resource limitations. Clearly defining these elements helps prevent inappropriate extrapolation and supports reproducibility.

Purpose and use of the concept vary by field but share common goals: to establish clear boundaries for the analysis, guide methodological choices, and articulate limitations. The AnalyseDomäne informs data collection, preprocessing, model selection, and result interpretation, ensuring that conclusions are drawn only within the defined scope.

Examples can be found across disciplines. In data science, the AnalyseDomäne might specify training and test data subsets, feature sets, and time ranges. In environmental science, it could define the study region and period for climate trend analysis. Related concepts include domain of analysis, data domain, and scope boundaries.