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  "title": "What counts as an evaluated result? — Research & questions",
  "text": "MODAVIS (2026). What counts as an evaluated result? — Research & questions. Research notebooks, October 2026 · Interactive reuse and evidence edition. https://modavis.org/editions/2026-10-workbench/research/evaluation/",
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          "text": "The dimensions need not be independent, and their numbers are not automatically comparable. A weighted total could hide an essential failure: impressive playback cannot compensate for an untraceable historical claim. Define mandatory conditions first, then compare alternatives on the dimensions appropriate to the question. A classroom demonstration and a metrological comparison legitimately require different evidence."
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