In the field of real estate appraisal models, performance, effectiveness, and efficiency are related but distinct concepts:
Performance: This refers to how well the appraisal model achieves its intended purpose. It encompasses both the accuracy of the model's predictions and its ability to meet the needs of users. Performance is often measured by comparing predicted values to actual market values.
Effectiveness: This focuses on the model's ability to produce the desired outcome. In real estate appraisal, effectiveness would mean how accurately the model estimates property values based on its intended use, such as for taxation, investment analysis, or mortgage lending.
Efficiency: This pertains to the resources (time, cost, effort) required to achieve the desired outcome. An efficient appraisal model would provide accurate and reliable estimates with minimal resource expenditure.
While these terms are related, they are not synonyms. Each highlights a different aspect of the appraisal model's overall quality and utility.
Performance can be measured by comparing the predicted values with the actual values. Efficiency considers the time, cost, and effort involved in implementing a model. But how is effectiveness measured when the appraisal is used for taxation, bank lending, or risk insurance?