Critical Study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006934",
  "term": "Critical Study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The study that contributes most significantly to the qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk. Also called Principal Study.\n\n2. A bioassay performed on the most sensitive species used as the basis of RfD determination.\n\n3. Bioassay performed on the most sensitive species used as the basis of RfD determination.\n\n4. The study that contributes most significantly to the qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk. Also called Principal Study. [EPA 2003]",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Glossary; EPA 2003",
    "Benchmark Dose Software (BMDS) Glossary of Terms",
    "Thesaurus of Terms Used in Microbial Risk Assessment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/critical-study/"
}