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name: Science
pack-id: pai-science-v1.0.0
version: 1.0.0
author: danielmiessler
description: The scientific method as a universal problem-solving algorithm — goal-first, hypothesis-plural, falsifiable experiments, honest measurement. Seven core workflows: DefineGoal, GenerateHypotheses (minimum 3 required — single-hypothesis testing is confirmation bias), DesignExperiment, MeasureResults, AnalyzeResults, Iterate, and FullCycle. Two diagnostic shortcuts: QuickDiagnosis (15-minute rule for fast debugging) and StructuredInvestigation (complex multi-factor issues). Scales across micro (TDD, minutes), meso (feature validation, hours-days), and macro (MVP launch, weeks-months). Reference files: METHODOLOGY.md (deep dive on each phase), Protocol.md (how other skills invoke Science), Templates.md (goal/hypothesis/experiment/results templates), Examples.md (worked examples across scales). Integrates with Council (hypothesis validation), Evals (measurement), Development (parallel experiment worktrees), and RedTeam (stress-test hypotheses). RootCauseAnalysis applies Science to failure investigation — pair them when investigating incidents.
type: skill
platform: claude-code
source: PAI v5.0.0
---
The scientific method as a universal problem-solving algorithm — goal-first, hypothesis-plural, falsifiable experiments, honest measurement. Seven core workflows: DefineGoal, GenerateHypotheses (minimum 3 required — single-hypothesis testing is confirmation bias), DesignExperiment, MeasureResults, AnalyzeResults, Iterate, and FullCycle. Two diagnostic shortcuts: QuickDiagnosis (15-minute rule for fast debugging) and StructuredInvestigation (complex multi-factor issues). Scales across micro (TDD, minutes), meso (feature validation, hours-days), and macro (MVP launch, weeks-months). Reference files: METHODOLOGY.md (deep dive on each phase), Protocol.md (how other skills invoke Science), Templates.md (goal/hypothesis/experiment/results templates), Examples.md (worked examples across scales). Integrates with Council (hypothesis validation), Evals (measurement), Development (parallel experiment worktrees), and RedTeam (stress-test hypotheses). RootCauseAnalysis applies Science to failure investigation — pair them when investigating incidents.
This pack is designed for AI-assisted installation. Point your AI at this directory and ask it to install using INSTALL.md.
"Install the Science pack from PAI/Packs/Science/"
Your AI walks through a 5-phase wizard: system analysis, user questions, backup, installation, verification.
Examples.md
METHODOLOGY.md
Protocol.md
SKILL.md
Templates.md
Workflows
The full skill source lives under src/. Read src/SKILL.md for detailed capabilities, workflows, and usage.
Built from the PAI v5.0.0 release skill at Releases/v5.0.0/.claude/skills/Science/.
MIT — see PAI LICENSE.