mittaustuloksiin

Mittaustuloksiin is a Finnish term that in standard usage is the illative plural form of mittaustulos, literally meaning "to the measurement results." In Finnish grammar, illative forms indicate direction or relation, and mittaustuloksiin appears in sentences such as "Päätelmät perustuvat mittaustuloksiin" (The conclusions are based on the measurement results). Beyond its grammatical usage, mittaustulos denotes the outcome of a measurement process: a numerical value or qualitative assessment derived from observing or testing a quantity under defined conditions.

A measurement result typically includes the value, the unit, and metadata describing the measurement method, instrument, date and time, sample, environment, and any corrections applied. It also carries an estimate of uncertainty and, when appropriate, information on traceability to established standards. Quantitative results report a numeric value with an uncertainty measure (e.g., standard deviation, confidence interval) and a stated confidence level. Qualitative results may describe categories or judgments rather than numbers.

In practice the concept is central to metrology, quality control, and scientific reporting. Proper interpretation depends on the measurement model, calibration status, and the stated accuracy. Standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and other metrological frameworks guide how results are obtained, recorded, and reported to ensure comparability and reliability.

Usage examples: in research, regulatory decisions, product testing, and environmental monitoring, mittaustuloksiin functions as the basis for conclusions, decisions, or further analysis. See also: measurement, metrology, uncertainty, calibration, data reporting.

Etymology: mittaustulos = measurement result; mittaustuloksiin = illative form indicating direction toward the results.