Validate Before Running
Pre-flight checks that save credits and prevent ambiguous results.
A task that's poorly scoped wastes credits and produces results you can't use. Sixty seconds of review before you launch is worth more than an hour of trying to interpret ambiguous findings after.
Three checks before you launch
Before launching, check three things:
- Is the content clear and specific? If your discussion guide questions are vague or your copy is unfinished, your individuals will respond to the ambiguity — not the idea you actually wanted to test.
- Is the audience aligned with your goal? The most common mistake in research is testing with the wrong people. Make sure the individuals you've selected are actually representative of the perspective you need.
- Is the report type appropriate? Match the format to the decision. Fast feedback for early-stage questions. Deep analysis when the stakes are higher.
A well-scoped task produces more reliable insights.
What the Checklist catches automatically
The Checklist in the top-right corner of the Task Canvas catches structural issues — missing content, no audience selected, broken connections — automatically. The three questions above are the judgment-call layer the Checklist can't catch.