Kriteerisarjaa

Kriteerisarjaa is a Finnish term referring to a defined list or set of criteria used to evaluate, select, or measure something. The word combines kriteeri (criterion) and sarja (series or collection), and it is commonly used in educational, administrative, and research contexts to describe a structured basis for judgment.

A kriteerisarjaa typically consists of multiple criteria that may be binary (met/not met) or graded on a scale. Criteria can be weighted to reflect their importance, and the resulting scores are used to form a composite assessment. For the series to be effective, the criteria should be explicit, observable or measurable, and as non-overlapping as possible to improve reliability and fairness.

Common applications include education and assessment, recruitment and selection, project and program evaluation, quality assurance, and procurement. In education, it may appear as a rubric outlining expected learning outcomes; in hiring, as a set of job- or role-related requirements; in project appraisal, as criteria for feasibility, impact, risk, and budget. A well-designed kriteerisarjaa supports transparency, consistency, and defensible decisions.

Development typically involves clarifying purpose, selecting relevant criteria, defining measurement methods and thresholds, and planning for pilot testing and revision. Challenges include ambiguity, overlap between criteria, potential bias, and difficulties in ensuring reliability and validity across evaluators. Regular updates help maintain relevance as goals and contexts change.