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hypothesis-revision

Revises research hypotheses based on failure diagnosis and tracks decisions.

Updated Mar 27, 2026
Search Tags:#decision#iteration#hypothesis#experiments#pivot#persevere#abandon
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EmaRimoldi/Claude-scholar-extended --skill hypothesis-revision
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hypothesis-revision
Source: https://github.com/EmaRimoldi/Claude-scholar-extended/tree/main/skills/hypothesis-revision
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EmaRimoldi/Claude-scholar-extended --skill hypothesis-revision

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers revise hypotheses and adjust experimental plans in response to failure diagnoses, enabling informed decisions to pivot, persevere, or abandon while tracking hypothesis evolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured decision framework for pivot, persevere, or abandon decisions with rationale.
  • Evolution tracking with an append-only log of iterations, decisions, and supporting evidence.
  • State management and integration with experiment design to guide next actions and resource use.

Quick Start

Supply failure diagnosis details and current hypothesis history to receive a revised hypothesis and updated plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about hypothesis-revision

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I decide to pivot, persevere, or abandon a research hypothesis?▼

Hypothesis revision uses a structured decision framework that evaluates failure diagnoses and experiment history to determine whether to pivot, persevere, or abandon your research hypothesis.

How do I track the evolution of an iterative research program across multiple experiments?▼

Tracking iterative research programs requires an append-only evolution log that records each iteration, decision, and supporting evidence to maintain a traceable history of hypothesis changes.

What is the best way to rewrite a research hypothesis after experiment failure?▼

Rewriting a research hypothesis after failure involves analyzing the failure diagnosis and current hypothesis history to refine the statement and guide downstream experiments.

Can I use hypothesis revision to adjust experimental plans and budget allocation?▼

Yes, hypothesis revision supports state management and integrates with experiment design to guide next actions and resource use across multiple iterations and budgets.

When should I not use a structured hypothesis revision framework?▼

A structured hypothesis revision framework is not necessary for one-off experiments or isolated tests that do not require iterative refinement, traceable evolution logs, or downstream strategy shifts.

Does hypothesis revision work with existing failure diagnosis data?▼

Yes, you supply failure diagnosis details and current hypothesis history to receive a revised hypothesis and an updated experimental plan for your downstream research.

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