Målintervall

Målintervall, or target interval, is a term used in Swedish to describe a predefined range of values that are considered acceptable or desirable for a given measurement, outcome, or performance. The interval is defined by lower and upper bounds and is used as a benchmark for evaluation, adjustment, or control.

In sport and exercise, målintervall is commonly used to set training intensities. Athletes and coaches specify a target interval for pace, heart rate, or power output, and efforts are guided to stay within the range during sets or intervals. For example, a tempo run might specify a målintervall of 4:00–4:30 per kilometer, while a cycling workout might target 85–90 percent of functional threshold power.

In health monitoring and clinical contexts, målintervall may refer to an acceptable range for vital signs, laboratory values, or medication levels, used to ensure safety and treatment effectiveness.

In manufacturing, process control, and quality assurance, målintervall denotes the tolerance band around a target measurement. Measurements outside the band indicate deviation and may trigger corrective actions such as recalibration or process adjustments. In statistics and data analysis, related concepts include target values, tolerance bands, and confidence intervals, depending on context.

Overall, målintervall describes the intentional range within which a variable should lie to meet a goal or standard. The exact interpretation depends on discipline, practice, and calibration guidelines.