Bateson's cube
Bateson's cube is a model of the cost–benefit analysis for animal research developed by Patrick Bateson, president of the Zoological Society of London. == Background == Bateson's cube evaluates proposed research through three criteria: the degree of animal suffering, the likelihood of finding benefit, the medical importance of the research Bateson suggested that research that does not meet these requirements should not be approved or performed, in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.