research-claim-map

Triangulate evidence from multiple sources and rate credibility for factual claims.

142|20|Updated Oct 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill research-claim-map
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research-claim-map
Source: https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude/tree/main/skills/research-claim-map
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill research-claim-map

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you systematically evaluate claims by triangulating sources, assessing evidence quality, identifying limitations, and reaching evidence-based conclusions, preventing confirmation bias and reliance on unreliable sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Claim Decomposition: Breaks down complex claims into testable assertions.
  • Evidence Triangulation: Gathers and analyzes evidence both for and against a claim from multiple sources.
  • Source Credibility Assessment: Evaluates sources based on expertise, independence, track record, and methodology.
  • Use Case: When faced with conflicting information about a competitor's market share, use this Skill to gather data from analyst reports, news articles, and company statements, rate their credibility, and determine a confidence level for the claim.

Quick Start

Use the research-claim-map skill to evaluate the claim that 'Company X has 10,000 paying customers' by analyzing provided sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-claim-map

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify factual claims using evidence triangulation?

To verify claims with evidence, this process decomposes complex assertions into testable parts, gathers supporting and refuting data, and assesses source credibility. It rates primary, secondary, and tertiary evidence against defined criteria to reach evidence-based conclusions.

What is the best way to evaluate source credibility during due diligence?

Evaluating source credibility involves assessing expertise, independence, track record, and methodology. This systematic review rates evidence quality from primary, secondary, and tertiary sources to prevent reliance on unreliable information during due diligence.

How do I assess conflicting information from multiple sources?

To assess conflicting information, systematically triangulate evidence by gathering data both for and against a claim. Evaluate the credibility of each source and rate the evidence quality to determine a confidence level for the assertion.

Can I fact-check complex statements by breaking them down into smaller assertions?

Yes, fact-checking complex statements involves claim decomposition, which breaks down intricate assertions into testable components. This allows systematic verification by triangulating evidence and assessing source credibility for each individual assertion.

What are the limitations of relying on a single source for claim verification?

Relying on a single source for claim verification risks confirmation bias and dependence on unreliable information. Evidence triangulation mitigates this by cross-referencing primary, secondary, and tertiary sources to identify limitations and rate evidence quality.