Participant workbook / Local draft

Think on paper.
Make it testable.

Leave with a clear learning question, a practical test and an observable signal for the next decision.

Notice before interpreting

A fictional studio sees first-time visitors pause at a wall of plant choices. What was observed? What explanations are still assumptions?

Your notes for Notice before interpreting

Write: For [audience] in [situation], we need to learn [uncertainty] before deciding [next action].

Your notes for Choose one useful question

Describe three possible tests. For each, list the learning value, time needed and one limitation.

Your notes for Make three alternatives visible

Create a test plan with method, source, protocol, output and stopping conditions. Use fictional participants in this exercise.

Your notes for Build a reversible experiment

Complete: We will observe [signal]. If [support], we will [action]. If [contradiction], we will [change]. If [inconclusive], we will [follow-up].

Your notes for Agree on the signal before the result

What changed after peer review? What is the next question, who owns it and what evidence would change your mind?

Your notes for Review, revise, leave with a next step

Criterion	Emerging	Ready	Strong
Clear learning question	A broad wish or a question with a preferred answer.	Names the audience, situation and uncertainty.	Also explains the decision the answer will inform.
Bounded test	An unbounded launch or a polished artifact without a protocol.	Names a reversible method, source and exact action.	Also names permissions, risks and a stopping condition.
Honest decision signal	Declares success without an observable signal.	Names support, contradiction and an inconclusive outcome.	Also preserves sample limits and names the next question.

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