Glossary O
Deutsch: Organisation / Español: Organización / Português: Organização / Français: Organisation / Italiano: Organizzazione
Organisation in the environment context refers to an entity, either governmental or non-governmental, that operates with the purpose of addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainability. These organisations work at local, national, or international levels and can vary in size, scope, and objectives. They are involved in a wide range of activities, including conservation efforts, environmental advocacy, research, policy development, and education on sustainable practices.
Deutsch: Lebewesen / Español: Ser vivo / Português: Organismo / Français: Organisme / Italiano: Organismo vivente
An organism is any form of life and may be defined as a contiguous living system consisting of one or more cells, that is capable of reproduction, growth and development, self-Regulation (or homeostasis) and responding to stimuli.
An Outlier is an extreme observation that is shown to have a low probability of belonging to a specified data population; any item rejected by the sampler, analyst, or data reviewer, usually accompanied by an attendant explanation.