A person's assumptions or beliefs about the relationship between observations and a hypothesis will affect whether that person takes the observations as evidence. These … See more

In the 20th century, many philosophers investigated the logical relationship between evidence statements and hypotheses, … See more

• Anecdotal evidence – Evidence relying on personal testimony
• Evidence-based medicine – Illness diagnosis, treatment … See more

Philosophers, such as Karl R. Popper, have provided influential theories of the scientific method within which scientific evidence plays a central role. In summary, Popper provides … See more

While the phrase "scientific proof" is often used in the popular media, many scientists and philosophers have argued that there is really no such thing as infallible proof. For example, See more