R0051/2026-03-31/Q001 — ACH Matrix¶
Matrix¶
| H1: Formal frameworks exist | H2: Partial frameworks exist | H3: No frameworks exist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRC01-E01: Three unsolved epistemological challenges | -- | ++ | - |
| SRC01-E02: Triangulation and source criticism as informal methods | -- | + | -- |
| SRC02-E01: Methods fail scientific standards | -- | + | - |
| SRC03-E01: Epistemic gap, confirmative epistemology | - | + | - |
| SRC04-E01: No structured confidence methodology | -- | + | - |
| SRC04-E02: Implicit evidence quality hierarchy | -- | ++ | -- |
| SRC05-E01: Verification triage without formal framework | - | + | - |
| SRC06-E01: Epistemic infrastructure without methodology | N/A | + | - |
Legend:
- ++ Strongly supports
- + Supports
- -- Strongly contradicts
- - Contradicts
- N/A Not applicable to this hypothesis
Diagnosticity Analysis¶
Most Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence | Why Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC04-E01 | Directly tests whether calibrated confidence exists in practice — the "What does 65 versus 74 mean?" quote discriminates strongly between H1 (would not be confused) and H2/H3 |
| SRC04-E02 | Discriminates between H2 and H3 — implicit hierarchy proves something exists (eliminates H3) while its informal nature eliminates H1 |
| SRC01-E01 | Framing challenges as "unsolved" discriminates between H1 (would frame as solved) and H2 (acknowledges partial progress) |
Least Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence | Why Non-Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC06-E01 | Characterizes institutional role without directly addressing framework existence — does not discriminate between H1 and H2 |
| SRC03-E01 | Single case study with limited generalizability — weakly contradicts all three hypotheses |
Outcome¶
Hypothesis supported: H2 — Partial frameworks exist but none comparable to GRADE/IPCC/ICD 203. Every evidence item supports H2, with the strongest support from the combination of implicit practices (E02) and absent formal structure (E01).
Hypotheses eliminated: H1 — No evidence supports H1, and six evidence items contradict it. H3 — Six evidence items contradicting H3 confirm that epistemological engagement exists, even if informal.
Hypotheses inconclusive: None — the evidence clearly discriminates.