Prize Observer

How We Compare Nobel Prize Predictions and Preserve Records

Read the comparison rules for expert lists, market quotes and community forecasts, including dated snapshots, missing evidence and outcome review.

Source date
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Source comparison

Read each source within its own scope. A name appearing in several lists is a useful observation, not a calculated chance of winning.

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Prediction record

Records taken before the announcement remain separate from the final result. Historical accuracy requires a stated cutoff and a visible denominator.

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Evidence

No record is different from a zero probability. We do not create a prediction record when evidence is missing.

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Source date

These are dated public records. Follow the original source for its latest information.

Current nomination records are confidential for 50 years. An expert recommendation or a market listing does not establish an official nomination.