Valikulised

Valikulised is an Estonian adjective denoting relation to selection or the act of choosing. It derives from valik meaning selection or choice and the adjective-forming suffix -uline, yielding valikuline (selective, chosen) and its inflected forms such as valikulised (plural). The term is used in contexts where criteria-based selection is emphasized.

The term appears across various domains. In research methodology, it can refer to selected samples (valikulised näidised) prepared according to predefined criteria. In information retrieval or data processing, it may describe processes or outputs that are subject to selection, such as selective sorting (valikuline sortimine) or curated sources (valikulised allikad). In statistical discussions, valikulised data are often described as data obtained through purposive or criterion-based sampling rather than purely random sampling. The nuance is that valikulised carries a sense of intent in the selection process rather than mere occurrence.

In usage, valikulised serves as a general descriptor or as part of compound terms. Related root words include valik, vali, valima (to choose), and valikuline (selective). The exact connotations of the term may vary with context, but the core idea remains: something that has been chosen or filtered according to specific criteria. Valikulised is a common term in Estonian-language texts and is understood as indicating curated, chosen, or filtered content or data.