evaluatsiooni
Evaluatsiooni is Estonian for the process of evaluating or assessing the value, merit, or quality of a program, policy, activity, product, or organization. It denotes a systematic, evidence-based determination that uses predefined criteria and indicators to judge how well something meets its objectives and to inform decision-making and improvement. The term is widely used across education, public administration, business, non-governmental organizations, and research.
Etymology and usage: Evaluatsioon is a borrowing from English evaluation, with the Estonian suffix -atsioon forming
Applications: In education, evaluatsioon focuses on learning outcomes, effectiveness of curricula, and program quality. In public
Process and methods: A typical evaluatsiooni cycle includes planning and design (defining questions, criteria, and indicators),
Relation to other concepts: Evaluatsioon is broader than assessment or testing, focusing on value and impact