tulosindikaattorit
Tulosindikaattorit (outcome indicators) are metrics used to assess the results of a program, policy, or intervention. They measure changes in the condition of the target group and reflect the ultimate effects that stakeholders care about, such as improved health, education, or employment. They are distinct from input indicators (resources), process indicators (activities), and output indicators (delivered products or services) and focus on end results rather than activities.
Design and use: Tulosindikaattorit should be tied to stated objectives and expected changes. They are usually
Examples: In public health, a reduced incidence of a disease; in education, higher graduation rates; in labor
Limitations: Tulosindikaattorit do not prove causation; attributing change to a single program can be difficult. They
Context: They are central to results-based management and monitoring and evaluation. In Finland and international practice,