hypothesis-validator

Rank hypotheses for root-cause analysis using a four-layer validation workflow.

Updated Aug 31, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iheCoder/Lib --skill hypothesis-validator
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Skill: hypothesis-validator
Source: https://github.com/iheCoder/Lib/tree/main/skill/hypothesis_validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iheCoder/Lib --skill hypothesis-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Hypothesis Validator helps incident responders systematically prune unreliable explanations by enforcing a four-layer causal validation: boundary, temporal, magnitude, and scope, plus counterfactual checks, to ensure root cause reasoning stays grounded in data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Boundary and four-layer validation guide stakeholders to sift hypotheses without overfitting to noisy signals.
  • Temporal, Magnitude, Scope, and Counterfactual validations provide structured scoring and evidence-driven expansion.
  • When evidence is insufficient, validator suggests which world contexts (deploy, scaling, job, config, etc.) to query next.

Quick Start

将证据包和假设输入到 Validator,按时间、量级、范围进行评估,并输出综合分数与扩展建议。

Frequently Asked Questions about hypothesis-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate root-cause analysis hypotheses during an incident?

Root-cause analysis hypotheses are validated through a four-layer workflow evaluating temporal, magnitude, scope, and counterfactual evidence. This structured approach prunes false hypotheses by scoring causal relationships against available data, ensuring incident reasoning remains grounded.

What is counterfactual validation in root-cause analysis?

Counterfactual validation in root-cause analysis tests whether the observed anomaly would still occur if the suspected cause were absent. It serves as one of four structured scoring layers, alongside temporal, magnitude, and scope checks, to prevent overfitting to noisy signals.

How do I systematically rank multiple hypotheses for an incident anomaly?

Multiple incident hypotheses are ranked by applying structured scoring across temporal, magnitude, scope, and counterfactual dimensions. The validation process outputs a JSON object containing comprehensive scores for each hypothesis alongside a recommended decision.

What should I do when evidence is insufficient to confirm a root cause?

When evidence is insufficient to confirm a root cause, the validation process suggests which world contexts to query next. It recommends investigating specific operational areas like deploy, scaling, job, or config environments to gather additional supporting data.

Can I use hypothesis validation for incidents with only one suspected cause?

Hypothesis validation is designed for incidents with anomalies where multiple hypotheses exist and evidence is available. Applying it to a single suspected cause limits the comparative scoring benefits needed to effectively prune unreliable explanations.