Define the decision before the experiment
Every feasibility activity should influence an architecture, investment, or risk decision. Write the assumption and the possible decisions before selecting the prototype or test method.
- Question and decision owner
- Current assumption and evidence
- Test article, method, and controlled variables
- Quantitative success and failure criteria
- Limitations and follow-up work
Preserve negative results
A failed experiment can be valuable evidence when the setup, configuration, observations, and conclusion are retained. Avoid quietly repeating work until a preferred result appears.