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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. research methods
  4. validation of alternative methods
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. research
  3. animal research
  4. validation of alternative methods

Preferred term

validation of alternative methods

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Research using processes by which the reliability and relevance of a particular procedure, approach, method, or assessment, specifically one in which animal use is replaced, reduced, or refined (see Animal Use Alternatives), is established for a defined purpose. This may include demonstrating reproducibility of the procedure, approach, method, or assessment, as well as its meaningfulness and usefulness for the defined purpose.

    Source: AWIC Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/313305

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