minimiarvoja

Minimiarvoja is the plural form of minimiarvo, a Finnish term meaning the smallest value in a set or the lowest permissible value in a constraint. The concept is used across mathematics, statistics, and measurement to describe the lower end of a range or distribution.

In mathematics and statistics, the minimum value of a function f on a domain D is the smallest value that f takes on D. For a finite data set, the minimum is simply the smallest observed element. When referring to several data sets or variables, minimiarvoja denotes the corresponding minimum values for each set or variable. The notation is often written as min S for a set S, and minimiarvoja can be used in lists or tables to compare lower bounds.

In practical applications, minimiarvoja are used to summarize data concisely, for example as part of descriptive statistics or quality control. They indicate the lower limit of measurements, observed performance, or allowable values. Minimiarvoja can also appear as part of specifications, where the minimum acceptable value sets a constraint for testing, calibration, or design requirements. In optimization, the term relates to the minimum objective value achieved under given constraints, or to the value of x that minimizes the objective function.

See also: maksimiarvo (maximum value), vaihtelu (variation), keskiarvo (mean), mediaani (median).