tiiviyskokeilua

Tiiviyskokeilua is a Finnish neologism that combines tiivis "compact, tight" and kokeilu "experiment." It denotes a methodological approach emphasizing rapid, tightly scoped experiments intended to validate ideas with minimal resources and time.

The term has appeared in Finnish academic and professional discourse since the 2010s, particularly in fields such as product development, education, and innovation management. It is used to describe a culture of quick learning: small-scale tests conducted to inform next steps rather than large, comprehensive studies.

Core characteristics include small scope, clearly defined hypotheses, short duration, low cost, iterative cycles, and thorough documentation of results. Decisions are guided by early data and transparent reporting.

Applications include use in higher education courses to teach experimentation, in startups and corporate research and development to screen concepts, and in citizen science or community projects as pilot tests.

Limitations and reception: while tiiviyskokeilua can accelerate learning and reduce waste, critics warn that too many quick tests can sacrifice rigor, context, or generalizability if not accompanied by careful design and recording.

Related concepts include rapid prototyping, lean startup, and iterative design.