Significance of Evidence
Synonyms: Proof, Testimony, Verification, Confirmation, Documentation, Validation, Corroboration
In Portugese: Evidência; In Italian: Prova; In Polish: Dowód
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Hindu concept of 'Evidence'
In Hinduism, evidence encompasses irrefutable truth, supporting information, and material used to validate claims. It includes court presentations, documentation, and physical signs. It can also serve to counter specific viewpoints, emphasizing the link between positive actions and outcomes.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Evidence, in this context, represents one category of the means leading to decisions, manifesting in forms such as the testimony of witnesses and other supporting factual indications.[1] (2) The information or testimony presented by witnesses to support a particular claim or version of events.[2] (3) It is information presented to support a claim or assertion, used to persuade someone that a belief is true or valid.[3] (4) Proofs or support that are used to prove a case, especially when someone is questioned about a fact that was previously alleged with certainty.[4] (5) Information provided by witnesses should be accepted if given spontaneously and not under duress; the witness should not be repeatedly questioned after providing this.[5]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) This is what the account of a person's destruction serves as for certain statements. It is used to support the claims being made and to demonstrate their validity.[6] (2) It refers to the signs of the scholastic pastimes of the Lord of Vaikuntha seen throughout Nadia.[7] (3) The speaker wants someone to observe a physical sign that will prove the speaker's account of being punished for speaking out against the offering.[8] (4) Information or proof that supports a claim or belief.[9] (5) Information or documentation that serves to support claims or actions.[10]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The ultimate and conclusive proof of something is considered to be evidence, which is the irrefutable truth in the world.[11]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Information or facts that support a claim or proposition, serving as a basis for belief or establishing the truth of something.[12] (2) The text mentions that there is no this to support the idea that something positive can come out of something negative.[13] (3) The text uses this term, and it is presented as something that supports the idea that only a positive thing can be the cause of another positive thing, which contradicts a specific viewpoint.[14]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) These are crucial for the resolution of Vastu disputes and must be provided by people living in the vicinity.[15]
From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya
(1) The information or material presented in court to support or refute claims made by the parties involved in a legal dispute.[16]
The concept of Evidence in local and regional sources
Evidence, as defined by regional sources, encompasses information presented in court to support claims. It also refers to the proof of divine intervention, witnessed by townspeople, prompting them to question events surrounding a loan repayment.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Proof that the Mahar claimed to have hidden, specifically the head of a bull in a corn heap and its skin in the chaff.[17] (2) This is the proof of the divine intervention, witnessed by the men and women of the sacred town, which caused them to wonder at the events surrounding the loan repayment.[18]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) While the manner of taking evidence was a point of contention, what truly mattered was the report generated and the authority it carried before Parliament, not just the evidence itself.[19] (2) The information presented in court by both the petitioner and respondent to support their claims.[20]
The concept of Evidence in scientific sources
Evidence, as defined in the text, encompasses information used to support or refute claims, hypotheses, and decisions across various fields. It's vital in medicine, law, and research for determining effectiveness, making informed choices, and justifying actions, whether it's for medical treatments, legal cases, or scientific studies.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Evidence is information that supports a conclusion or belief, and empirical evidence is crucial for validating interventions like those for mass trauma.[21] (2) Information and findings gathered from studies and research that support or refute a particular claim or hypothesis.[22] (3) Information and data gathered from research and studies that support or refute the effectiveness of certain interventions or practices.[23]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The concept relating to the secure storage of immutable data that generates traceable information on supply chain activities, supported by digital protocols for physical verification and authentication.[24] (2) The evidence is defined as the term p (( D | $\alpha$, $\beta$, A )) = R p (( D | $\alpha$, $\beta$, A )) p (( w | $\alpha$, A )), which plays a role in the Bayesian inference of the BNN model.[25] (3) The keyword evidence shares a common relativity with security and crime, suggesting its involvement in the investigation or documentation processes related to security incidents in international research.[26]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This should be considered by health-care professionals when choosing nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals.[27]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Information required to validate the practice of health professionals through research.[28] (2) Sufficient support and resources are available to support the expanded use of the ICF for data collection and clinical coding.[29] (3) The information that is used to support or refute a claim, and is essential in determining the effectiveness of a treatment.[30]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is crucial for supporting changes in the CD 4 threshold for antiretroviral therapy initiation, and it should be considered to ensure that guidelines are effective and beneficial.[31] (2) Any material or information collected during a medico-legal examination that can be used in legal proceedings, which is carefully gathered and preserved to maintain a correct chain of events.[32] (3) This is the available body of facts indicating whether a belief or proposition is true, and is needed when restricting rights.[33]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is something that the most junior member of a profession can be skilled in identifying, and is a key component of evidence-based practice.[34] (2) Information, including medical findings and forensic samples, that is presented in court to support the prosecution or defense in a legal case, such as a case of sexual assault.[35]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The evidence is a term used to describe the information and data collected in the studies, which are used to determine the effectiveness of asymptomatic testing in reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings.[36] (2) Information used to support a claim or conclusion, such as the findings from qualitative studies on cleaning and disinfection practices.[37] (3) The certainty of the evidence was very low, indicating that SARS-CoV-2 cases were similar regardless of the physical distance between participants, as the study had estimates that were very imprecise because of a limited number of events.[38]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) According to the text, evidence is linked to experience and phenomenality, with Lacoste exploring how it relates to truth and the manifestation of phenomena, including the divine.[39] (2) Evidence is information or facts that support a claim or belief, which is particularly important in scientific research and clinical practice, where evidence-based interventions are used to ensure effectiveness and safety.[40] (3) "Evidence" is used to justify assertions and is a key component of argumentation, with the type of evidence varying according to the nature of argumentation and the discipline.[41]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Evidence is a necessity for belief, and strong belief in that whose evidence does not lie in one's hands is a mistake.[42]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Information gathered to support or refute a hypothesis, particularly regarding cannabis and psychosis.[43]