Define: Scientific Evidence

The meaning of “Scientific Evidence” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Scientific Evidence defined in a legal contract?

  • Scientific Evidence means the outcome of controlled clinical trials or other research studies published in peer-reviewed, medical journals generally accepted by the relevant medical specialty community. Seen in 53 SEC Filings
  • Scientific Evidence means information that provides a level of proof based on established and accepted methods of science. Seen in 24 SEC Filings
  • Scientific Evidence means controlled clinical trials that either directly or indirectly display the effect of the intervention on health outcomes. Seen in 22 SEC Filings
  • Scientific Evidence means evidence logically originating from controlled experiments that are conceived, executed and reported according to the scientific method, using the relevant experimental and statistical analytic methods. Seen in 4 SEC Filings
  • Scientific Evidence means geological, geophysical, geochemical and hydrological information. Seen in 3 SEC Filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Scientific Evidence means outcomes from controlled studies, published in accepted, peer-reviewed medical journals.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Negotiations of legal agreements in the fields of healthcare and pharmaceuticals
  • Patent disputes involving medical research studies

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Scientific Evidence means information proving a point using established methods of science.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Scientifically proving a concept for a patent dispute
  • Cases that involve expert witnesses to provide scientific evidence

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Scientific Evidence means geological, geophysical, geochemical and hydrological information.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Environmental impact assessments for infrastructure projects
  • Legal disputes involving geological evidence

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Scientific Evidence'?

Scientific Evidence means outcomes from controlled studies, published in accepted, peer-reviewed medical journals.

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