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Key Assumptions Check

Key Assumptions Check

Section titled “Key Assumptions Check”

What It Is: A systematic review of the assumptions that underpin an analysis. Every judgment is based on assumptions, and this technique is used to explicitly list and question them.

When to Use It: At the beginning of a project to understand the foundational logic, or as a review of a draft analysis to ensure its premises are sound.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. STEP 1: Gather a group, including outsiders, to brainstorm assumptions. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 185)
  2. STEP 2: List assumptions on a whiteboard and critique them. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 185)
  3. STEP 3: Categorize assumptions as supported, uncertain, or unsupported. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)
  4. STEP 4: Refine the list and update based on group feedback. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)