Academic cluster
Evaluating evidence
Vocabulary for judging reliability, relevance, validity and limitations.
Evaluate
To fix the value of; to rate; to appraise.
anchor · Judge quality or value against criteria.ReliableSuitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependance or reliance; trustworthy.
related · Produces consistent results.ValidStrong; powerful; efficient.
related · Measures or represents what it is intended to.CredibleCapable of being credited or believed; worthy of belief; entitled to confidence; trustworthy.
related · Believable because it is supported and trustworthy.RobustEvincing strength; indicating vigorous health; strong; sinewy; muscular; vigorous; sound; as, a robust body; robust youth; robust health.
stronger · Remains sound under testing or changing assumptions.RelevantRelieving; lending aid or support.
related · Directly connected to the question.Limitedof Limit
contrast · Restricted in scope, quality or applicability.Biasedof Bias
contrast · Systematically distorted.