SRC02-E01 — Scite Smart Citations¶
Description¶
Scite's Smart Citations classify whether citations support or contrast the cited claim — the closest existing feature to evidence evaluation.
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Extract¶
Smart Citations analyze and classify 1.6B+ citations across 280M+ sources. Each citation is classified as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning. The Scite Assistant synthesizes answers backed by verified citation statements. Grounding every result in evidence through over a billion verified citation statements.
Relevance to Hypotheses¶
| Hypothesis | Relevance | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| H1 — Comprehensive frameworks | Contradicts (one dimension only) | Moderate |
| H2 — No structured features | Contradicts (citation classification is structured) | Strong |
| H3 — Partial features | Supports | Strong |
Feature checklist: Calibrated probability: No. Bias assessment: No. Competing hypotheses: No. Search transparency: Partial (shows citations used). Self-audit: No.
Context¶
FACT: Scite's supporting/contrasting classification is conceptually similar to evidence weighting in ACH. JUDGMENT: However, it classifies existing citations rather than enabling the user to evaluate competing hypotheses against evidence.