Genealogical Proof Standard.md

##Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)##

[BCG] The genealogy field's standard for determining whether a conclusion is acceptable or not.

[BCG 2014-11-14] Under this standard, genealogical conclusions are expected to demonstrate five criteria:

1. Reasonably exhaustive research;
2. Complete and accurate citation of sources;
3. Analysis and correlation of the collected information;
4. A resolution of conflicting evidence;
5. A soundly reasoned, coherently written conclusion.

[BCG 2018-09-27] Contains five components:

1. Reasonably exhaustive research.
2. Complete and accurate source citations.
3. Thorough analysis and correlation.
4. Resolution of conflicting evidence.
5. Soundly written conclusion based on the strongest evidence.

[EE] Section 1.5: The standard of proof set by genealogy’s scholars and professionals, which poses five conditions that a valid conclusion must meet: thorough research; complete and accurate citation of sources; skilled analysis and correlation of data; resolution of any conflicts in the evidence; a soundly reasoned, written conclusion that details all the evidence, analyses, and documentation—i.e., a [proof argument] (proof-argument.md).

[MGP] The genealogy field’s standard for differentiating acceptable from unacceptable conclusions.