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epic-hypothesis

Frame epics as testable if/then hypotheses with validation metrics.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#product management#validation#hypothesis#experimentation#epic#lean ux
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Johnnnmai/100x-product-manager --skill epic-hypothesis-johnnnmai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: epic-hypothesis
Source: https://github.com/Johnnnmai/100x-product-manager/tree/main/skills/epic-hypothesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Johnnnmai/100x-product-manager --skill epic-hypothesis-johnnnmai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product managers and founders frame large features (epics) as testable hypotheses, reducing the risk of building unvalidated ideas and ensuring development effort is focused on outcomes that matter.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hypothesis Formulation: Guides users to define an "If/Then" statement for their epic, clearly stating the proposed action, target persona, and expected outcome.
  • Experiment Design: Prompts for "Tiny Acts of Discovery" – lightweight experiments to validate assumptions before committing to full development.
  • Validation Metrics: Helps define clear, measurable success criteria and timeframes for evaluating the hypothesis.
  • Use Case: A PM has an idea for a new feature to improve user onboarding. Instead of immediately building it, they use this Skill to frame it as a hypothesis: "If we add interactive tutorials for new users, then we will increase feature adoption by 15% within 30 days." They then design a prototype test to validate this before coding.

Quick Start

Use the epic-hypothesis skill to frame a new feature idea as a testable hypothesis by following the provided template.

Frequently Asked Questions about epic-hypothesis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I frame a product epic as a testable hypothesis?▼

To frame an epic as a testable hypothesis, define an if/then statement specifying the proposed feature action, target persona, and expected outcome to make assumptions explicit.

What is a tiny act of discovery in lean ux experimentation?▼

A tiny act of discovery in lean ux is a lightweight experiment designed to validate assumptions and test a hypothesis before committing to full development effort.

How do I define validation metrics for a product management experiment?▼

Define validation metrics for an experiment by establishing clear, measurable success criteria and specific timeframes to evaluate if the hypothesis outcome is achieved.

Why should product managers test assumptions before building new features?▼

Product managers should test assumptions before building new features to reduce the risk of unvalidated ideas and ensure development effort is focused on outcomes that matter.

Can I use hypothesis-driven development for user onboarding improvements?▼

Yes, hypothesis-driven development works for user onboarding by framing ideas as falsifiable statements, such as predicting interactive tutorials will increase feature adoption by a specific percentage.

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