evidence-calibration

Calibrate causal language in analytical writing against the strength of available evidence.

Updated Sep 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jkutianski/Rizome-and-AI --skill evidence-calibration-jkutianski
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Skill: evidence-calibration
Source: https://github.com/jkutianski/Rizome-and-AI/tree/main/.agents/skills/evidence-calibration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jkutianski/Rizome-and-AI --skill evidence-calibration-jkutianski

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Academic and analytical writing often overstates causal claims, presenting associations, contributions, or interpretive mappings as demonstrated causality. This Skill audits causal language so that wording strength matches the actual strength and type of supporting evidence. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three-Level Claim Classification: Distinguishes directly supported causal relations, association/influence/contribution claims, and cartographic interpretations within rhizomatic analysis. - Calibration Audit Rule: Applies a claim → evidence → causal strength → mechanism/conditions → formulation check to every significant causal chain. - Calibration, Not Dilution: Preserves strong causal verbs where evidence supports them instead of weakening all causal language by default. - Use Case: When drafting a rhizomatic analysis of AI systems, run this Skill to ensure statements like "X causes Y" are only used where evidence demonstrates causation, while weaker relations are phrased as "contributes to", "conditions", or "is associated with". ## Quick Start Review the causal claims in my draft analysis and recalibrate any wording that overstates the available evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about evidence-calibration

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

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How do I calibrate causal language in academic writing?

Audit each causal claim by asking what causes what, what evidence supports it, and whether the evidence shows causation or only association. Then match the verb strength to the evidence: use "causes" for demonstrated relations and "contributes to" or "is associated with" for weaker ones.

What is the difference between causal claims and cartographic interpretation?

Causal claims state what produces, enables, or constrains what and require empirical evidence. Cartographic interpretation describes how relations, transformations, and propagations are organized within a rhizomatic map, and should be phrased as relations, conditions, or feedback rather than demonstrated causal laws.

When should I use strong causal verbs like causes or produces?

Use strong causal verbs only when the available evidence adequately establishes the relation and, where relevant, its mechanism. If the evidence shows correlation, influence, or contribution, downgrade to calibrated wording such as "influences", "facilitates", or "helps produce".

Does calibrating causal language weaken my argument?

No. The method is calibration, not dilution. Demonstrated causal relations keep strong causal verbs, while contributions, conditions, and interpretations are labeled accurately, which makes the overall argument more defensible.

What are the limitations of evidence-based causal calibration?

The Skill evaluates wording against the evidence you present but cannot verify the underlying empirical quality of that evidence. It also requires explicit causal chains to audit, so implicit or highly diffuse claims may need manual interpretation.