Consensus — User Guide
Extract conclusions from papers.
Strengths
- AI directly extracts research conclusions from papers
- Answer "What does science say" type questions
- Each conclusion is supported by the source of the paper
- Provide assessment of research consensus
- Suitable for non-specialists to understand academic research
Best for
- Understand the conclusions of research on a health/scientific issue
- Quickly understand the research consensus in a certain field
- Find academic support for an article or report
- Evidence-based inquiry into medicine and health issues
- Evidence collection for policy research
Basic usage
Consensus is best suited for answering questions like "Does X have an effect on Y?" that require scientific evidence.
Query health-related research conclusions
In the Consensus search box enter: "Does intermittent fasting improve metabolic health?" (Does intermittent fasting improve metabolic health?) Consensus will show: 1. Research consensus summary (Yes/No/Mixed/Unclear) 2. List of papers supporting the conclusion 3. Key findings of each paper 4. Research methods and sample size
Obtain comprehensive conclusions based on multiple papers,
Understand the level of scientific consensus on this issue,
Each conclusion is supported by specific papers.
Asking questions in English is more effective, and the question format "Does X affect Y?" works best.
Understand research consensus
Consensus’ consensus assessment: - "Yes" - Supported by most research - "Possibly" - Partial research support, insufficient evidence - "No" - Not supported by most studies - "Inconclusive" - study results are inconsistent When checking the consensus degree, please note: - Number of studies (larger sample sizes are more reliable) - Study quality (RCT > Observational study) - Year of publication (priority will be given to recent research)
Through consensus evaluation,
Quickly determine the reliability of a research conclusion,
Avoid being misled by a single study.
The consensus level "Inconclusive" does not mean that there is no answer, but that the research results are controversial and need to be read more carefully.
Advanced search features
Consensus Pro offers more powerful filtering and analysis capabilities.
Screening for high-quality research
Use filters in search results: 1. Research type screening: - Randomized Controlled Trial (Randomized Controlled Trial, highest level of evidence) - Systematic Review - Meta-analysis 2. Year of publication: only look at the last 5 years 3. Sample size: Set the minimum sample size 4. Journal quality: journals with high impact factors
Filtered results are of higher quality,
Prioritize RCTs and systematic reviews,
These are the most reliable sources of evidence.
For important decisions, priority is given to systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as single studies are less reliable.
Compared with similar tools
| Tool | Strength | Best for | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus This tool | AI extracts research conclusions, evaluates consensus, and is friendly to non-professionals | Understand scientific research conclusions and evidence-based inquiry on health issues | Free version (limited)/Pro $8.99/month |
| Elicit | Stronger ability in systematic literature review | Researchers, systematic literature review | Free version/paid version |
| Semantic Scholar | More papers, completely free | Extensive academic search, not limited to conclusion extraction | completely free |
| PubMed | The most authoritative medical literature | Medical and Life Sciences Professional Studies | completely free |
Sources & references:
- Consensus official website (2025-03)