Intended Use of Data Collection: Estimation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014648",
  "term": "Intended Use of Data Collection: Estimation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The evaluation of the magnitude of an environmental parameter or characteristic. Estimation usually supports longer term Agency activities, such as scientific background for rulemaking. For example, estimation of the density of fecal indicator organisms in water, or the microbial sources that contribute to pathogen and indicator fluctuations in watersheds. The resulting estimate might be used in further research, input to a model, or perhaps eventually to support decision making.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "EPA 240-B-06-001"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/intended-use-of-data-collection-estimation/"
}