scientific-rigor

Validate research data for NaN, Inf, zero variance, and range issues.

1|1|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/smestern/sciagent --skill scientific-rigor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scientific-rigor
Source: https://github.com/smestern/sciagent/tree/main/dist/sciagent/skills/scientific-rigor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/smestern/sciagent --skill scientific-rigor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the enforcement of scientific rigor in research workflows, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring reproducibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Prompt Principles: Embeds scientific best practices into the AI's prompts.
  • Tool Priority Hierarchy: Ensures real data is used before analysis.
  • Code Scanner: Blocks synthetic data generation and result fabrication.
  • Data Validator: Checks for NaN, Inf, zero variance, and suspicious smoothness.
  • Bounds Checker: Warns about domain-specific value range issues.
  • Use Case: For a neurophysiology study, this Skill can automatically flag any data points that fall outside the expected range, ensuring the data is robust and reliable.

Quick Start

Run the scientific-rigor skill on your dataset to automatically check for common data issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-rigor

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

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How do I automate data validation for NaN and zero variance in research datasets?

Automating data validation flags NaN, Inf, and zero variance values to prevent corrupted inputs from skewing analysis. It scans datasets to detect suspicious smoothness and ensures real data is used before analysis begins.

How can I check for fabricated or synthetic data before analysis?

Checking for synthetic data blocks fabricated results by enforcing a tool priority hierarchy that validates real data usage. A code scanner identifies and prevents synthetic data generation before analysis pipelines execute.

What is the best way to enforce scientific rigor in neurophysiology workflows?

Enforcing scientific rigor in neurophysiology workflows uses automated bounds checking to flag data points outside expected physiological ranges. This ensures robust, reliable datasets for reproducible research outcomes.

Does automated research validation work without external dependencies?

Automated research validation works without external dependencies, relying solely on internal scripts. It embeds scientific best practices into system prompts to independently enforce reproducibility and data integrity.

Why does my dataset pass standard checks but fail scientific reproducibility?

Datasets fail reproducibility due to suspicious smoothness or domain-specific value range issues undetected by standard checks. Automated bounds checking and variance validation identify these hidden anomalies.