Evidence‑and‑Claims

Evidence and Claims

Maintaining a clear record of evidence and claims is essential for traceability and trust in the Genesis Code Protocol. During a run, capture all data, notes, calculations and code outputs relevant to your Spark. Store each item in the Evidence directory and record its metadata in Evidence_Index.jsonl. Use ClaimGraph.json to map hypotheses to supporting or refuting evidence and Source_Reliability.csv to rate the credibility of sources.

Guidelines

• Capture evidence immediately. Record evidence as soon as it is produced, including timestamps, phase numbers and descriptive notes.
• Assign unique identifiers. Give each piece of evidence a unique ID and reference it in the claim graph.
• Assess source reliability. Evaluate the credibility of your data sources and document any limitations, uncertainties or biases.
• Separate raw and processed data. Keep raw data separate from processed results to facilitate reanalysis and reproducibility.
• Link evidence to reproduction protocols. Connect each evidence entry to the corresponding reproduction steps and results.

Consistent evidence management improves reproducibility and supports the construction of a defensible Invention Package.