Normalization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019091",
  "term": "Normalization",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Normalization is a technique for changing impact indicator values with differing units into a common, unitless format by dividing the value(s) by a selected reference quantity. This process increases the comparability of data among various impact categories.\n\n2. In the RSEI model, it is possible to express the results normalized to 1988, the first year of data collected by TRI. Reported TRI pounds cannot be normalized.\n\n3. Adjustment of a variable to a \"normal\" level based on averaging over an accepted period of time; used in forecasting.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Lifecycle Assessment Principles and Practices Glossary",
    "Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) Glossary",
    "Water Conservation Plan Guidelines Glossary; Water Conservation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/normalization/"
}