arviotason
Arviotason is a term used in Finnish statistical and evaluative contexts to describe the level of reliability associated with an estimate or assessment. It indicates how certain the reported value is expected to be relative to the true value.
Definition and scope: The arviotason describes the degree of certainty or confidence placed in an estimate.
Relation to uncertainty: Arviotason is closely linked to uncertainty quantification. It often aligns with concepts like
Examples: In public opinion polling, an estimated support level might be reported as 42% with an arviotason
Measurement and reporting: The arviotason is typically stated alongside the estimate and the method used to
Limitations: The concept relies on model assumptions and data quality; it is not an absolute measure of
See also: luottamusväli, tilastollinen päättely, epävarmuus.