Glossary M
Deutsch: Gemein / Español: Malintencionado / Português: Malvado / Français: Méchant / Italiano: Cattivo /
The Mean is the arithmetic average; a measure of central tendency.
Deutsch: Messgenauigkeit / Español: Precisión de medición / Português: Exatidão de medição / Français: Exactitude de mesure / Italiano: Accuratezza della misurazione
Measurement Accuracy is a fundamental concept in environmental monitoring, engineering, and scientific research, defining the degree to which a measured value conforms to the true or accepted reference value. It is distinct from precision, which refers to the repeatability of measurements under unchanged conditions. In environmental contexts, Measurement Accuracy determines the reliability of data used for regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and decision-making, where even minor deviations can have significant ecological or public health implications.
A measurement endpoint is a measurable ecological Characteristic that is related to the valued Characteristic chosen as the assessment endpoint.
The Measurement Error is the difference between the true or actual state and that which is reported.
Measurement Quality Objectives are the specified performance criteria used in a sampling and analysis plan for indicators such as precision, bias, completeness, etc.