Kriterler

Kriterler are standards or principles used to judge, select, or evaluate something. They define what a person, product, process, or decision must satisfy and help ensure consistency, transparency, and justification in assessments. Kriterler are widely used in research, education, business decisions, hiring, policy making, and quality assurance.

Kriterler can be objective or subjective. Objective criteria rely on measurable facts, such as numbers or test results, while subjective criteria depend on one's judgment, perception, or expert opinion. They may be quantitative (numerical scales) or qualitative (descriptive judgments), and are often organized as checklists or scoring rubrics. Weights or priorities may be assigned to reflect relative importance.

The term kriteria is Turkish and the plural form is kriterler. The word is borrowed from the fruit of the Greek criterion, through French and/or English usage. In practice, Turkish uses kriterler to enumerate the properties or conditions that something must meet: for example, admission criteria, selection criteria, or evaluation criteria.

Designing effective criteria involves clarity, relevance, and feasibility. Criteria should be specific, measurable, and non-discriminatory, avoiding overlap and ambiguity. They are typically aligned with the goals of a project or decision. Applying SMART principles (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is common in formal contexts. Examples include academic admissions criteria (prerequisites, GPA), project evaluations (feasibility, impact, cost), and hiring criteria (qualifications, experience, skills).