Havaintoilmiö
Havaintoilmiö, a Finnish term, translates to "observation phenomenon" or "observational effect." It refers to the influence that the act of observation can have on the outcome of a phenomenon or experiment. This concept is particularly relevant in scientific contexts, where the tools and methods used to measure or observe a system can inadvertently alter its state.
The most well-known example of the havaintoilmiö comes from quantum mechanics, specifically the observer effect. In
Beyond quantum physics, the havaintoilmiö can also be observed in social sciences and psychology. For instance,