resultattyper

Resultattyper is a term used in Norwegian and Swedish to denote predefined categories of results used to classify and describe outcomes in data collection, reporting, and analysis. It functions as a conceptual label for organizing diverse results into meaningful groups.

Etymology and scope: The word resultattyper is a compound of resultat (result) and typer (types). It is applied across disciplines where results must be categorized consistently, including statistics, research reporting, monitoring, and data management. The exact set of resultattyper can vary by domain and organization.

Context and usage: In research and statistics, resultattyper help structure findings by grouping outcomes into meaningful classes, such as primary outcomes, secondary outcomes, and exploratory outcomes. In surveys and monitoring programs, result types may include indicators like counts, percentages, rates, or qualitative categories. In digital analytics or clinical trials, resultattyper support standardized reporting formats and facilitate comparison across studies or datasets.

Examples of common categories: Primary outcome, secondary outcome, adverse event; pass/fail, grade bands, or level of attainment; conversions, impressions, clicks, or engagement metrics. The specific resultattyper used depend on the data collection plan, the reporting requirements, and the analytical framework in place.

Relation to data standards: Defining resultattyper aids in designing data schemas, templates, and metadata. Clear categorization supports consistency, reproducibility, and interoperability, allowing stakeholders to interpret results without ambiguity. The exact set and naming of resultattyper may differ between organizations and domains, but the underlying goal is the same: to classify results in a structured and comparable way. See also outcome, variable, data type, and metric.