testimis
Testimis is a coined term used in some discussions of scientific and methodological validation to denote a hypothetical standardized suite of diagnostic tests designed to assess the robustness and generalizability of empirical claims. It is not an established framework in mainstream science, and references to testimis typically appear in thought experiments, conceptual discussions, or speculative writings about how validation standards might be improved.
Etymology and concept: The word blends Latin-inspired roots to evoke the idea of witnesses and tests. In
Applications and debates: Proponents use testimis as a thought tool to compare different validation practices, emphasizing
See also: replication, falsifiability, preregistration, meta-research, replication crisis.