Metrikud
Metrikud is a modular framework of measurement units used to quantify qualitative aspects of social and digital environments. The term has appeared in discussions of data science, urban informatics, and governance since the early 2020s and is used by researchers, municipalities, and industry groups to supplement traditional indicators with more nuanced metrics.
Definition and structure: The framework defines a set of measurement units grouped into families. Each metric
Taxonomy: Metrikud distinguishes structural metrics (network structure, diffusion potential), behavioral metrics (interaction quality, participation diversity), and
Methodology: Calculations rely on transparent formulas, data preprocessing steps, and normalization to common scales. Privacy-preserving techniques,
Applications and reception: Municipalities, NGOs, and enterprises use Metrikud to evaluate programs, assess policy impact, and