Decision-Complete
Can I construct a defensible path from the evidence to the decision?
Situation
The analysis or experiment looks finished, but its practical implication is difficult to state.
The idea
Difficulty synthesizing a result may expose missing evidence or reasoning rather than poor writing. Applied work is not complete merely because an experiment produced an answer.
Useful when
Experimentstechnical reportsrecommendationsresearch handoffs
Watch for
Sometimes the defensible conclusion really is “we don't know yet.” Don't force a recommendation.
Where this came from
Academic research → applied R&D