The phrase "assess evidence" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe examining or evaluating available facts, data, or evidence in order to draw conclusions. For example, "The police officers took time to assess the evidence at the crime scene before making any conclusions."
The revision specifies that teachers "assess evidence for and against" the theory of evolution.
Lawyers are able to gather and assess evidence in these matters much better than the police.
When I see a doctor, I hope to receive the benefit of a scientific mind, trained to assess evidence and draw therapeutic conclusions.
Jurors must assess evidence, judge the credibility of witnesses, and decide whether to stick to their guns when faced with disagreement from fellow-jurors.
"Prosecutors in my office assess evidence on a case-by-case basis, determining what is appropriate in each situation".
The British government convened a panel of experts to assess evidence of a link; it found none.
Although the scientific method isn't perfect because humans aren't perfect, it tries to minimise the potential harmful impact of these biases by imposing structure on the way we assess evidence.
The group, which meets regularly to assess evidence on cancer and provide that information to doctors and to the public, said that while it was possible that mammograms were beneficial, it was also possible that they were not.
Investigators, who would be respected world experts acting with the full authority, credibility and resources of the U.N., could assemble and assess evidence.
Arrests were made and police continue to assess evidence as well as examine suspects' backgrounds for any possible previous association with football violence.
There is "belief-ignorance," which is just false belief, and "believer-ignorance," which is a deficiency in the competence of the subject to gather and assess evidence.
