Principles
The rules behind the work.
These principles govern how Cumulant frames questions, handles evidence, and decides what becomes public.
01
Evidence before narrative
A compelling explanation is not a substitute for valid evidence.
02
Uncertainty is part of the result
Research should show ranges, instability, and unresolved questions rather than hiding them behind one estimate.
03
Null findings belong in the record
A hypothesis that fails still contains information.
04
Reproducibility before persuasion
A result should be inspectable and rerunnable.
05
Robustness should be designed
Alternative specifications should test the real fragility of a conclusion.
06
AI assists the process
AI systems support research. They do not hold responsibility for it.
07
Humans remain responsible
Human researchers approve the question, design, interpretation, and release.
08
Corrections strengthen the record
Changes, errors, and revisions should remain visible.
09
Claims should match evidence
The language of a conclusion should never exceed the strength of the design.