research-ideation

Convert research topics or datasets into structured research questions with hypotheses and identification strategies.

5|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill research-ideation-alohays
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Skill: research-ideation
Source: https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alohays/paper2pr --skill research-ideation-alohays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers generate clear research questions, hypotheses, and empirical strategies, streamlining the ideation process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Question Generation: Creates multiple research questions covering descriptive, causal, and policy angles based on a given topic or dataset.
  • Hypotheses & Strategies: Develops testable hypotheses and detailed identification strategies with data requirements and potential pitfalls.
  • Use Case: A researcher inputs "effects of minimum wage on employment" to receive a prioritized list of research questions with accompanying causal strategies and relevant literature references.

Quick Start

Provide a research topic or dataset description, and the skill will generate a comprehensive research plan with questions, hypotheses, and suggested data.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate testable hypotheses and research questions from a dataset?

Generating testable hypotheses and research questions from a dataset involves structuring your topic into descriptive, causal, and policy angles. This process outputs detailed methodological guidance, testable hypotheses, and identification strategies for empirical studies.

What is an identification strategy in causal inference research?

An identification strategy in causal inference research is a methodological approach used to isolate causal effects from correlations. It defines how empirical strategies address potential pitfalls and data requirements to test specific hypotheses accurately.

How do I create a structured empirical research plan for a policy investigation?

Creating a structured empirical research plan for a policy investigation involves converting your topic into detailed research questions. This yields a comprehensive agenda with descriptive, causal, and policy angles, complete with testable hypotheses and relevant literature references.

Can I frame a research agenda without external data analysis tools?

Yes, you can frame a research agenda without external data analysis tools. The ideation process requires no external dependencies and outputs detailed methodological guidance, structured questions, and suggested data requirements directly from your topic description.

What are the limitations of using automated ideation for empirical strategies?

The limitation of automated ideation for empirical strategies is that it provides methodological framing and suggested data rather than executing the data analysis itself. It outputs conceptual guidance, meaning researchers must still independently conduct the empirical investigation.