Tilastoyksikköön
Tilastoyksikköön is a Finnish term that translates to "statistical unit" in English. It refers to a basic entity that is observed, counted, or analyzed in a statistical study. The nature of a statistical unit can vary greatly depending on the context of the research. It could be an individual person, a household, a business, a geographical region, a specific event, or even a single observation of a phenomenon.
The primary purpose of defining a statistical unit is to ensure consistency and comparability in data collection
In official statistics, such as those produced by Statistics Finland, the concept of a statistical unit is