Weight of evidence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012670",
  "term": "Weight of evidence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An approach to decision-making that involves considering all available relevant information from multiple sources to reach a conclusion, rather than relying on a single piece of data. In toxicology, this method integrates data from experimental studies, epidemiological observations, and mechanistic understanding to assess the potential hazards of a substance. This approach is often used in regulatory risk assessments.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 963 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/weight-of-evidence/"
}