mittaustulos

Mittaustulos is a Finnish term meaning the result of a measurement. It refers to the numeric value obtained for a quantity after performing a measurement with an instrument under defined conditions. The mittaustulos is typically expressed with a unit and, in formal reporting, accompanied by an estimate of uncertainty that characterizes the possible deviation from the true value. In scientific and engineering contexts, measurement results are not exact; the mittaustulos, together with its uncertainty, enables comparison, quality control, and traceability to reference standards.

A mittaustulos may be a single measurement or a set of measurements. When multiple measurements are made, statistics such as mean value, standard deviation, or confidence intervals are often reported. The reliability of a mittaustulos depends on factors such as the precision and accuracy of the instrument, the measurement procedure, environmental conditions, and calibration status. Calibration and traceability to international standards (for example SI units) are commonly required to ensure that mittaustulokset are comparable across instruments and laboratories.

In documentation, the mittaustulos should be reported with sufficient detail: quantity, value, unit, method, instrument, calibration status, date, and uncertainty. The concept is central to metrology, experimental reporting, and quality assurance, and is contrasted with the true value, which is typically unknown.