Credibility levels

Detailed explanation of each credibility level used on attribute versions and verdicts.

Proven

Credibility: Proven

The Proven status can be assigned only after the document has been verified using objective control data. No more than one version of a claim for an attribute can have the Proven status.

Maximum versions: 1
Objective data required: Yes
Aligns with interests: Not necessarily
Likely

Credibility: Likely

The Likely status is set when a decision is in the actor's interest, but we have no objective control data to confirm it. Likely status can be assigned to a maximum of one version of an attribute.

Maximum versions: 1
Objective data required: No
Aligns with interests: Yes
Possible

Credibility: Possible

Possible status can be set when the decision is not against the actor's interests and we have no verified objective control data. Possible status can be assigned to multiple versions of an attribute value.

Maximum versions: Many
Objective data required: No
Aligns with interests: No
Unknown

Credibility: Unknown

The Unknown status is set when we have no objective control data and there is no connection with the interests of the actor making the decision. The Unknown status can be assigned to multiple versions of an attribute value.

Maximum versions: Many
Objective data required: No
Aligns with interests: No
Unlikely

Credibility: Unlikely

The Unlikely status is set when we have no objective control data and the statement contradicts the interests of the actor making the decision. The Unlikely status can be assigned to multiple versions of an attribute value.

Maximum versions: Many
Objective data required: No
Aligns with interests: No
Impossible

Credibility: Impossible

The Impossible status is set when we have objective control data and the statement contradicts the interests of the decision maker. The Impossible status can be assigned to multiple versions of an attribute value.

Maximum versions: Many
Objective data required: Yes
Aligns with interests: No

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