Tallmessige

Tallmessige is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe things related to numbers or numerical data. In practice, it denotes a quantitative orientation, emphasizing measurement, counts, and statistical representation rather than qualitative attributes.

Etymology and usage: The term is formed from tall, meaning numbers, combined with a suffix that conveys “pertaining to” or “characteristic of,” yielding a word that translates roughly as numerical or quantitative. It is most commonly found in academic, statistical, or data-analytic contexts and is used to contrast with qualitative descriptions.

Applications: Tallmessige concepts appear in reporting and analysis, where data are presented as counts, percentages, averages, and other numeric summaries. The term is often contrasted with qualitative descriptions, which focus on meaning, experiences, or non-numeric attributes. In practice, tallmessige methods rely on numeric data and statistical techniques to draw inferences and inform decisions.

Examples: Tallmessige indikatorer (numerical indicators) can describe progress or performance using counts and rates; tallmessige data (numerical data) enable descriptive statistics and modeling; tallmessige analyser (quantitative analyses) include regression, time-series analysis, and other mathematically based approaches.

See also: quantitative research, statistics, numerical data, data analysis, and qualitative research as a contrasting approach.