Glossary
Term | Meaning |
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Qualitative risk analysis | Estimation of level of risk in a descriptive manner, where probabilities and consequences of undesired events are based on subjective experience and/or expert opinion, with both probabilities and consequences being categorized instead of quantified. |
Quantitative risk analysis | Estimation of level of risk based on calculated values of probabilities of hazards, effects and consequences of undesirable events, which are quantified using data and mathematical analyses. |