Independent case · Test and improve

Interpret findings without overclaiming

Apply the method in a new context. Review your own artifact against the criteria and decide what evidence would change it.

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01 / New context

The situation

Fictional scenario

A self-service kiosk test finds that two participants leave after a confirmation screen, while one asks staff whether the task succeeded.

Write an observation, at least two competing explanations, severity assessment, and a next check. Avoid turning the sample count into a general population rate.

Produce: A finding card with observation, interpretation, impact, uncertainty, and next evidence.

02 / Make and review

Your artifact

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03 / Self-review

Check your judgment

Specific standard: The learner distinguishes observed behavior from cause, describes the study's limits, and chooses evidence that could change the conclusion.

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