Research control
Methodology and evaluation matrix
A structured method for assessing intended outcomes, evidence, adverse effects, safeguards and disconfirming results.
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Evaluation matrix
How each proposal should be tested
| Control | Required question |
|---|---|
| Purpose | What defined problem or outcome is the proposal intended to address? |
| Evidence | Which primary, official or academic sources support the mechanism? |
| Alternative explanation | What other factors could produce the same observed outcome? |
| Adverse effects | Who could be harmed, excluded, deterred or treated unfairly? |
| Safeguards | What legal, ethical, privacy and review protections are required? |
| Measurement | Which defined indicators and comparison conditions would show improvement? |
| Disconfirmation | What result would weaken, reject or require revision of the proposal? |