Work out why two studies disagree
Reason about what would produce contradictory findings on the same question.
What this prompt helps you do
Candidate explanations covering method, sample, timing, and framing, with the check for each.
When to use it
Two pieces of research on the same question have reached incompatible conclusions.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Compare what each study actually asked; differently worded questions produce different answers to the same topic.
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.