# Evidence

Observations, records, and arguments used to support or challenge a claim.

Canonical page: https://givegigs.com/wiki/evidence
Last updated: 2026-11-09T18:58:11.165Z
Parent topic: [knowledge](https://givegigs.com/wiki/knowledge)

## Contents
- [Overview](#wiki-section-overview-1)
- [Evaluating evidence](#wiki-section-evaluation-2)

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## Overview

Evidence is information that bears on whether a claim is justified. Its strength depends on how it was gathered, whether it is relevant, and how well alternative explanations have been considered. Different fields use different methods and standards.

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## Evaluating evidence

Ask who collected the information, what was measured, whether the method is documented, and whether independent sources agree. A citation helps readers check the underlying material; it does not guarantee that a claim is correct.

## Sources

- [Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Evidence](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/evidence/)

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