experiment-design-checklist

Create experiment design blueprints from hypotheses with variables, baselines, and ablations.

3|Updated Dec 8, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills --skill experiment-design-checklist
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Skill: experiment-design-checklist
Source: https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills/tree/main/skills/experiment-design-checklist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GhostScientist/skills --skill experiment-design-checklist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides researchers and product teams to design rigorous experiments by clearly defining hypotheses, variables, baselines, ablations, and statistical analyses before collecting data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates a structured experiment design template that covers independent/dependent variables, controls, and measurement plans.
  • Provides a comprehensive baseline and ablation plan to isolate the contribution of each component.
  • Suits academic, industrial, and product research contexts where rigorous validation is required.

Quick Start

Design a complete experiment plan starting from a testable hypothesis to a full specification including variables, baselines, ablations, and a compute budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about experiment-design-checklist

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

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How do I design an experiment with proper baselines and ablations?

Experiment design requires defining independent, dependent, and controlled variables alongside baseline and ablation plans. This skill automates generating that structured blueprint, isolating component contributions and specifying metrics for rigorous validation.

What is a statistical plan in experiment design?

A statistical plan specifies measurement protocols and analyses before data collection. This skill generates these plans alongside variable definitions and compute budgets to ensure reproducibility and rigorous validation in academic or industry research.

Can I use this to plan ablation studies and isolate component contributions?

Yes, planning ablation studies to isolate component contributions is a core feature. The skill generates a comprehensive ablation and baseline plan within the experiment blueprint to validate the contribution of each specific component.

How do I create a pre-registration prompt for an academic study?

Pre-registration prompts are generated automatically as part of the experiment blueprint. The skill outputs these prompts alongside the statistical plan, compute budget, and variable definitions to lock in your study design before data collection begins.

Does this experiment design template work for industry product research?

Yes, the template suits both academic and industry product research contexts. It adapts to any workflow requiring rigorous validation by structuring hypotheses, baselines, ablations, and compute budgets into a complete specification.

What is the best way to structure a testable hypothesis for reproducibility?

Structuring a testable hypothesis involves defining clear independent, dependent, and controlled variables. This skill automates transforming a hypothesis into a full experimental design blueprint with statistical checks and pre-registration prompts for reproducibility.