Compare research methods on their trade-offs
Choose a method by what the decision needs rather than by habit.
What this prompt helps you do
A comparison of candidate methods on evidence type, cost, speed, confidence, and their specific blind spots.
When to use it
A team agrees research is needed but has defaulted to its usual approach.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Name each method's blind spot; the trade-off that matters is what it will systematically miss.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.