Field Research input Published output
Question A specific launch, directory, workflow, or outcome question. A conclusion limited to the measured question.
Dataset Named sample, source provenance, inclusion rules, and checked dates. Published records or a clear evidence-access route.
Method Collection, normalization, comparison, and review procedure. A result another reviewer can reproduce or challenge.
Uncertainty Missing records, changing websites, sampling bias, and measurement limits. Visible caveats rather than hidden confidence.
Update state Owner, material update date, and triggers for re-checking. Current, superseded, or archived research status.