Matrix: Evidence Strength vs Decision Impact

Decision impact Lower Higher Evidence strength Weaker Stronger Use now Strong evidence · High impact These are your lead claims. They deserve clean wording and visible citations because the recommendation is leaning on them. Background only Strong evidence · Low impact Useful context that can support framing, but it should not distract from the few claims driving the decision. Targeted verification Weak evidence · High impact This is the danger zone. If the recommendation depends on these lines, verify, narrow, or remove them before the memo ships. Park or footnote Weak evidence · Low impact Interesting, but not worth heavy…

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