Which of the following terms refers to the type of evidence required by a court to support an agency's fact finding?

A) Direct evidence
B) Circumstantial evidence
C) Substantial evidence
D) Testimonial evidence
E) Statistical evidence

Substantial Evidence

A level of evidence that is more than a mere scintilla but less than a preponderance, often used as a standard for upholding the findings of administrative agencies and lower courts.

Fact Finding

The process of gathering factual information and evidence, often used in legal proceedings or investigations.