Evidence¶
Evidence records are source-linked records attached to typed claims. They provide context for inspection and can carry a directional relationship to the claim. This page is the canonical interpretation reference; product guides should link here rather than redefine the vocabulary.
Claim is not proof. Association is not causation. Evidence direction describes how a stored record relates to a claim. It does not establish a universal confidence score, scientific finality, or clinical recommendation.
Evidence directions¶
| Direction | Canonical meaning |
|---|---|
SUPPORTS |
The evidence record supports the associated claim in the stored dataset. |
CONTRADICTS |
The evidence record disagrees with the associated claim in the stored dataset. |
INCONCLUSIVE |
The available evidence is mixed or does not establish a clear direction. |
UNASSERTED |
No directional evidence is recorded for the associated claim. |
Supporting and contradictory records can coexist. CONTRADICTS is not automatic falsification, and SUPPORTS is not proof. Read the records, source context, and limitations together.
What evidence attaches to¶
A claim has a subject, predicate, and object. Evidence records attach to that claim or to the source-backed assertion represented by it. Common record context includes source-native identifiers, species, study design, origin, human review, dates, and available source URLs. Missing fields remain missing rather than being converted into a negative finding.
The Claims page defines the typed assertion. The Evidence Explorer guide shows the local inspection path.
Trace source context¶
Use the following sequence when reviewing a record:
claim -> evidence direction -> study/source -> provenance and snapshot context
Provenance explains source identity, import context, version/date, and fingerprints. The source matrix explains NosoGraph integration maturity. Neither provenance nor source maturity is a guarantee of scientific correctness.
Research boundary¶
NosoGraph presents computational research artifacts for inspection. It does not replace the source literature, establish causality, diagnose a condition, or provide clinical decision support. For a structured comparison, use Compare and keep its explicit missingness states distinct.