Andmetel

Andmetel is an Estonian expression meaning "according to data" or "based on data." It is used to attribute statements to empirical evidence, statistics, or research findings, rather than to opinion. The phrase commonly appears in academic writing, journalism, policy reports, and formal communications where data-driven conclusions are emphasized.

In usage, andmetel signals a reliance on data sources such as surveys, experiments, or official statistics. It can introduce results, trends, or recommendations that derive from the data rather than from speculation. The expression is often paired with related forms such as andmete põhjal or andmetel põhinev, which convey similar data-grounded meanings. While andmetel is formal, it is widely understood in both scholarly and public discourse.

Etymology and form: andmed means "data" in Estonian, and the suffix -tel contributes a sense of basis or reference, yielding a fixed, idiomatic phrase. The construction is flexible enough to appear at the start of a clause or within a sentence, depending on emphasis and style.

Examples:

- Andmetel näitab uuring, et liiklusõnnetused on viimastel aastatel vähenenud.

- Andmetel põhinevad otsused peaksid võtma arvesse kogutud teavet ja selle kvaliteeti.

See also: andmed, põhjal, põhinev, statistika. Andmetel is a standard, neutral linguistic tool for presenting data-supported statements in Estonian.