Väärarvutamine

Väärarvutamine, meaning miscalculation or incorrect estimation in Finnish, refers to a cognitive error where a person arrives at an incorrect numerical result or a flawed judgment about quantity, size, or value. This can occur in various contexts, from simple arithmetic to complex financial or scientific estimations. Factors contributing to väärarvutamine include a lack of attention to detail, insufficient information, reliance on faulty heuristics or mental shortcuts, and emotional biases that influence judgment.

In everyday life, väärarvutamine can manifest as overestimating the time needed for a task or underestimating the cost of a purchase. In more specialized fields, such as engineering or economics, miscalculations can have significant consequences, leading to project failures, financial losses, or inaccurate scientific conclusions. The process of identifying and correcting väärarvutamine often involves careful review, double-checking calculations, seeking external verification, and applying established methodologies. Understanding the potential for miscalculation is a crucial step in ensuring accuracy and reliability in decision-making and problem-solving.