Corrections, assumptions, and uncertainty policy

This policy defines rigor standards for finance-oriented briefing pages.

The objective is traceability: what was observed, what was inferred, what changed, and why.

Policy blocks

1. Assumptions: list assumptions with timestamp.
2. Uncertainty: add confidence and invalidation triggers.
3. Corrections: keep visible correction notes.
4. Evidence: reference primary documents where possible.

Common mistakes & fixes

• Mistake: silent assumption changes.
• Fix: timestamp every major assumption update.
• Mistake: no confidence labels.
• Fix: require confidence for interpretation sections.
• Mistake: hidden corrections.
• Fix: add short correction notes with rationale.

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Disclaimers

Informational, not financial advice.

FAQs

Q: Why keep a correction log? A: It improves transparency and helps readers track changes over time. Q: What qualifies as an assumption? A: Any statement not directly evidenced by source data. Q: Should every key claim have a source link? A: Yes, especially for numbers and factual assertions.

Structured data (FAQ)

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