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definition-Uncertainity

Definition:

Uncertainty is the degree to which we are in doubt about how an Impact-Estimate, or Measurement, of an Attribute reflects reality.

Alternative Names

Concept Number: *310
English Master: Uncertainity
Synonyms, Variations & Acronyms: none

Detailing

We are “uncertain” as to whether the current or future reality is better or worse (than the observed or estimated value of an Attribute) and, by how much it differs


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Type

Scalar Metric
Domain: Value-Decision


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Notes

The reason behind the uncertainty could be either the expected, known variance in the results, or it could be the Product-Value (accuracy, reliability, precision and relevance) of the measuring or estimating method, or both.


Keyed-Icons

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“Deviation, “±” and Doubt, “?”.”


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Risk *309. A “risk” is a factor that could Result in a future negative consequence.

An uncertainty becomes a “risk” when it implies a potential that a future Result will be negative in relation to a planned or estimated target. (I am well aware of the field definitions used in Economics for Risk and uncertainty [BERNSTEIN96], and the history of making a distinction (for example, the Work of Frank Knight and J. M. Keynes). However, the definitions here are tailored to System Engineering purposes, rather than Economics.)


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Created by system. Last Modification: Thursday 11 of July, 2019 21:04:28 CEST by Admin (Kai).

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