investigation-first

To investigate an unfamiliar domain before decision-making, define the exact question, collect firsthand evidence via direct inspection, separate facts from opinions, and derive conclusions grounded in observed facts.

The best way to gather evidence when facts are incomplete is to inspect source files, run checks, and record direct observations using structured note-taking to prevent premature conclusions.

To verify missing context before approving a plan, perform fact-finding to determine actual constraints, inspect source materials directly, and organize findings to distinguish verified facts from assumptions.

You need a fact-finding approach for problem diagnosis when you face weak evidence, missing context, or an unfamiliar domain where firsthand verification is required before making claims or recommendations.

To separate facts from opinions during research analysis, use structured note-taking to record direct observations, explicitly tag uncertainties, and base conclusions only on collected firsthand evidence.

Yes, you can use investigation-first for diagnosing problems with weak evidence by requiring direct inspection, clarifying the real question, and grounding conclusions in observed facts rather than summaries.