Understanding the fundamental distinction between subjective beliefs and verifiable data in content assessment.
A subjective belief or perspective about a topic that exists regardless of the need for proof. Opinions are personal and require no external validation.
Example
"I like this video" or "This is the best tutorial I've seen"
Observable, verifiable signals that strengthen claims. Evidence requires proof and can be independently validated through objective analysis.
Example
"This video demonstrates 95% knowledge retention based on user testing"
While users can express opinions without proof, automated systems require quality evidence to generate meaningful scores and ranking confidence.