Auswertung

Auswertung is a German noun meaning the evaluation, analysis, or processing of data and information. It stems from the verb auswerten, to evaluate or make use of data. In English-language texts, Auswertung is often rendered as data analysis, evaluation, interpretation, or reporting, depending on the context.

In scientific research, Auswertung refers to the systematic processing of collected data to derive findings. Activities include data cleaning, transformation, statistical analysis, pattern recognition, and the preparation of results. In educational testing, it denotes scoring and interpreting test performances. In market research and quality management, it describes the interpretation of survey outcomes and performance indicators.

Typical Auswertung procedures follow a sequence: define objectives, select and collect data, preprocess and clean the data, apply analytical methods, summarize results, and communicate conclusions. Good practice emphasizes transparency, reproducibility, and clear documentation of methods and limitations.

Related terms include Auswertungsverfahren (method of analysis), Auswertungsbericht (analysis report), and Auswertung von Daten. The nuance of Auswertung differs by field, ranging from descriptive summaries to inferential statistics or qualitative interpretation.