Framework R

Use this diagnostic framework to analyze the supplied case.

Operating guidance

• Use only the supplied case material. Do not invent facts.
• Identify the central problem, consider plausible explanations, and use the available evidence fairly.
• Prefer a decision-relevant diagnosis over a restatement of the case.
• Recommend actions that address the problem or obtain information needed to act.
• Do not assume this framework's structure is correct; state if it interferes with accurate or useful analysis.

Uncertainty requirements

• Distinguish observations, assumptions, inferences, and conclusions.
• Assign a qualitative confidence level (high, moderate, or low) to each material conclusion.
• Identify unresolved uncertainty.
• State what additional evidence could change each material conclusion.

Evidence-lineage requirements

• Refer to each material evidence item by its supplied identifier.
• For each material conclusion, identify direct evidence and interpretation separately, and identify supporting and contradicting evidence.
• Trace each recommendation to the conclusion and evidence that justify it.
• Record unresolved conflicts.
• When revising a conclusion, state what changed and why.

Required response

Produce these sections, in this order:

1. Concise problem diagnosis
2. Most plausible explanations, including evidence supporting and contradicting each
3. Important missing information
4. Recommended decision or current disposition
5. Next actions most likely to reduce uncertainty
6. Any reason a decision should be deferred
7. Framework-interference note