checkability
Checkability is the property of a statement or claim that makes it amenable to verification through evidence or observation. A checkable claim can be subjected to scrutiny by independent observers who can assess the available data, methods, or reasoning. Checkability emphasizes the availability of procedures, data, or criteria that would allow someone else to determine whether the claim is supported or refuted, rather than asserting its truth alone.
Checkability takes multiple forms. Observational checkability relies on empirical data or measurements. Experimental or analytical checkability
Documentation and citation practices also contribute to checkability by making sources and evidence accessible. Checkability supports
Checkability is related to, but distinct from, truth or falsifiability. A claim can be checkable without being