avainkysymyksiä
Avainkysymyksiä is a Finnish term that refers to a curated set of essential questions used to guide inquiry, planning, and evaluation. The concept emphasizes focusing effort on the most important issues to achieve clear objectives and coherent outcomes. It is widely applied in research design, project management, journalism, education, and policy analysis.
Etymology: The term combines avain, meaning “key,” with kysymys, meaning “question.” The plural avainkysymyksiä denotes multiple
Usage: In research design, avainkysymyksiä frame the scope of a study, help formulate hypotheses, and determine
Characteristics: Avainkysymyksiä are typically concise, limited in number, and open-ended to encourage comprehensive analysis. They should
Relation to related concepts: Avainkysymyksiä are related to but distinct from broader research questions (tutkimuskysymys) or