Research tools

Experiments

Run bounded tests with declared inputs, methods and failure conditions.

What you will be able to do

  • Create an experiment
  • Freeze inputs and method
  • Compare results without moving the goalposts
Walkthrough

The basic route

  1. 01

    State the test

    Define the question, comparison set and expected result before running it.

  2. 02

    Lock the inputs

    Record corpus version, transcription witness and parameters.

  3. 03

    Read the outcome

    Keep positive, negative and inconclusive results available.

Before you begin

  • A testable question
  • Named source data
  • A clear failure condition