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    The short answer · 13 words

    In short

    An evaluation framework systematically determines what, how and under which conditions is evaluated.

    Flow-alerta.cab (2026): Evaluation Framework. https://flow-alerta.cab/en/glossar/evaluation-framework. Editorially reviewed on: 10 October 2026.

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    Practical

    A suitable evaluation framework makes results more comprehensible and helps you to secure decisions beyond individual demo examples.

    Hypothetical example: A RAG system is tested for hit quality, faithfulness, response benefits, rights and latency.

    SMEs should start with critical user tasks, baselines and clear demolition criteria.

    At a glance

    Core
    It connects goals, test cases, data sets, metrics, baselines, thresholds, human review, and approval rules. It is a process framework, not necessarily a software product.
    Use
    A suitable evaluation framework makes results more comprehensible and helps you to secure decisions beyond individual demo examples.
    Example
    Hypothetical example: A RAG system is tested for hit quality, faithfulness, response benefits, rights and latency.
    Limits
    Only averages; missing real cases; test data contamination; metrics without error costs; no version binding.

    In context

    Evaluation Harness

    An evaluation harness performs tests in a reproducible manner and collects results according to established rules.

    Benchmark

    Standardised task, test collection or measurement method used to evaluate systems under the most comparable conditions possible.

    Questions about this term

    Is a framework a tool?

    Not mandatory.

    Is a benchmark enough?

    No, operational cases and risks must be supplemented.

    All details and background

    It connects goals, test cases, data sets, metrics, baselines, thresholds, human review, and approval rules. It is a process framework, not necessarily a software product.

    ELI5 – Explained simply

    Like a test plan that sets tasks, standards and existance rules in advance.

    Why it matters in practice

    A suitable evaluation framework makes results more comprehensible and helps you to secure decisions beyond individual demo examples.

    Example

    Hypothetical example: A RAG system is tested for hit quality, faithfulness, response benefits, rights and latency.

    Pitfalls and limits

    • Only averages; missing real cases; test data contamination; metrics without error costs; no version binding.

    Origin & history

    A concrete example is the MEASURE function of the NIST AI RMF 1.0 from 2023, which requires suitable measurement procedures, regular assessments and contextual reference.

    Use in mid-sized companies

    • SMEs should start with critical user tasks, baselines and clear demolition criteria.

    Related terms

    Matching Flow-alerta service

    AI opportunity analysis & roadmapAI consulting: Define tasks, risks and measurable test criteria for a potential AI pilot.

    Matching tool / use case

    View use casesUse Case: domain-specific test plan for RAG or agents

    Sources

    Quellenprüfung: 10.10.2026. Definition und dokumentierte Einordnung abgeglichen; Beispiele beschreiben mögliche Anwendungen.

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