The idea in practice

A useful result should survive a careful question from another reader. Include the sources, formulas and open checks so the conclusion can be reproduced or corrected without starting from scratch.

Try the distinction on a real task

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Package the analysis with a concise result and a source-and-formula appendix.

How to apply it

  • Record the source versions
  • Explain the calculation
  • Identify unresolved checks

What to check

Check that another reviewer can follow the working.

A mistake to avoid

Do not bury a decisive assumption in an unlabelled spreadsheet cell.

Using Bris for this work

Analytical work starts with a question and a defined dataset. Bris can help organize sources, examine figures and prepare a reviewable output. Check the units, date window, missing values and formulas before using the result to make a decision.