Andmestikest

Andmestikest is an Estonian term used to indicate origin or extraction from datasets. Derived from the noun andmestik (data set) and combined with a suffix that marks source or provenance, andmestikest appears primarily in written, data‑driven contexts such as research, statistics, and data journalism. In practice, it functions as a source phrase equivalent to “from datasets” in English, signaling that the information, observations, or samples come from one or more data sets rather than from other sources or theoretical constructs.

Usage and nuance: andmestikest is typically employed when describing data provenance, sampling, or evidence drawn from a data collection. It can appear in sentences that attribute findings to the data base or repositories used in a study, such as “andmed andmestikest pärinevad” (the data originate from the data sets) or “andmestikest võetud näited” (examples taken from the datasets). The form helps distinguish between information produced by analysis versus information reported from external sources. While the exact spelling may vary slightly with register or text, the general function remains to designate data-derived material.

Relation to other terms: andmestikest sits alongside related phrases that denote data sources, such as andmestik, and the broader concept of provenance or source attribution in research. It is part of standard academic Estonian practice to specify where data originated to support transparency and reproducibility.

See also: andmestik, data provenance, data source, data citation, Estonian grammar.

Note: as with many data‑related terms, usage can vary by style guide and field, and some texts may prefer alternatives like andmestikust for certain contexts.