The concepts described on these pages are words and expressions used in statistics with a specific, limited meaning. In everyday speech the word may have a different meaning. In connection with each definition you can find information about which sets of statistics use the concept.

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Lesson

In the compilation of statistics on liberal adult education and basic art education, lessons refer to the lessons provided by teachers (lecturers, etc.).

N.B! A lesson is used as the unit of time in education, planning education and administration.

The duration of a lesson is usually 45 to 60 minutes.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

In the statistics on the adult education of educational institutions teaching hours refer to the hours of teaching provided by teachers, e.g. lecturers, etc.



Validity of the definition

  • 1 January 1996 - 31 December 2023

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

None



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

Jaa