methodology

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Outline

This command generates a comprehensive research methodology based on the research definition. Run this after /research.define (and optionally /research.refine).

IMPORTANT: The setup script (scripts/bash/setup-methodology.sh) will automatically:

• Create methodology directory structure
• Initialize methodology template (methodology.md)
• Set up supporting document templates (literature review, data sources, ethics)
• Verify prerequisite phases have been completed (especially definition.md)

DO NOT manually create these directories or files - the script {SCRIPT} handles everything!

1. Run the methodology setup script {SCRIPT} which will set up all required files and verify prerequisites

2. Load research definition from research/###-topic-name/definition.md

3. Quality Gate: AI Verification (after script gate passes)

   Read definition.md and verify ALL of the following. Output each check result. If any REQUIRED check fails, STOP and report to user. User can say "skip gate" to override (log bypass in output).

   REQUIRED checks (block workflow):

   • At least 1 primary research question + 3 sub-questions defined
   • Scope has both "included" and "excluded" items, each with at least 3 items
   • At least 5 success criteria with measurable metrics
   • Zero unresolved [NEEDS CLARIFICATION] markers
   • Research type is justified (not just selected, but reason explained)

   RECOMMENDED checks (warn only):

   • Ethical considerations section present with content
   • Expected deliverables listed
   • Time boundaries defined

   Output format:

   QUALITY GATE: define → methodology (AI Verification)
   REQUIRED: ✓/✗ [check description]
   ...
   RECOMMENDED: ✓/⚠ [check description]
   RESULT: PASSED / BLOCKED (N REQUIRED failed)
   

   If BLOCKED: Tell user which checks failed, suggest /research.define or /research.refine to fix. Do NOT proceed.