deHype terminology
Evidence grade
A concise deHype judgement on how strongly the source chain supports the public claim.
What it means
Definition
Evidence grade. The evidence grade summarises the quality, directness and proportionality of the claim. It is not a replacement for the full explanation, but it helps readers triage how much confidence to place in the headline.
What it can tell you
It can help explain why a report is cautious even when the underlying study is real.
What it cannot tell you
It cannot replace reading the source evidence, methods and limitations.
Headline trap
Why this matters in headlines
A report may grade a claim lower when the article overstates preliminary evidence.