principal-researcher

Structure research problems and design falsification experiments to eliminate confirmation bias.

Updated May 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/angrysky56/hermes-ops --skill principal-researcher
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Skill: principal-researcher
Source: https://github.com/angrysky56/hermes-ops/tree/main/skills/principal-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/angrysky56/hermes-ops --skill principal-researcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the pervasive problem of low-rigor, confirmation-biased research that lacks formal structural analysis and proper falsification testing, leading to unreliable, unactionable, or misleading scientific conclusions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Formal Problem Epistemology: Precisely define knowns, unknowns, and assumptions to eliminate ambiguity in research framing and scope.
  • Complexity Profiling: Characterize computational and structural complexity of problems before proposing solutions to avoid wasted effort on intractable or poorly defined issues.
  • Mathematical Optimization: Apply formal frameworks such as Markov Decision Processes and convex optimization to derive provably optimal, evidence-based solutions.
  • Robust Falsification Protocols: Design experiments that actively attempt to disprove hypotheses, eliminating confirmation bias and strengthening the validity of research findings.
  • Use Case: Ideal for academic researchers, R&D teams, and data scientists validating high-stakes hypotheses, optimizing complex technical systems, or auditing the rigor of existing research outputs.

Quick Start

Use the principal-researcher skill to analyze your hypothesis on urban traffic flow optimization, design falsification experiments, and generate a final report with explicit confidence levels and known limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions about principal-researcher

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

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How do I design falsification experiments to eliminate confirmation bias in scientific research?

Falsification experiments eliminate confirmation bias by actively attempting to disprove your hypothesis rather than seeking confirming evidence. This protocol enforces formal problem structuring to produce verifiable, high-confidence conclusions in academic research.

What is formal problem epistemology and when do I need it for hypothesis validation?

Formal problem epistemology precisely defines knowns, unknowns, and assumptions to eliminate ambiguity in research framing. You need it for hypothesis validation and research rigor auditing to ensure structural analysis supports reliable scientific conclusions.

How to apply mathematical optimization and complexity profiling to complex technical systems?

Complexity profiling characterizes computational and structural complexity before proposing solutions, while mathematical optimization applies frameworks like Markov Decision Processes to derive provably optimal, evidence-based solutions for complex technical systems.

Can I use this approach to audit the rigor of existing research outputs across scientific domains?

Yes, you can audit existing research outputs by applying formal epistemology frameworks and falsification testing to evaluate rigor. This identifies confirmation bias and structural ambiguity across scientific and technical domains.

Does rigorous hypothesis testing require predefined knowns and assumptions before starting?

Rigorous hypothesis testing requires formally defining knowns, unknowns, and assumptions beforehand to eliminate ambiguity in research scope. This mandatory structuring ensures complexity profiling and mathematical optimization produce verifiable conclusions.

What's the best way to validate high-stakes hypotheses while avoiding wasted effort on intractable issues?

The best way involves characterizing computational complexity through complexity profiling before solution attempts. This avoids wasted effort on intractable problems and ensures mathematical optimization yields provably optimal, evidence-based results.