Scientific Problem Selection
Skill ActiveThis skill should be used when scientists need help with research problem selection, project ideation, troubleshooting stuck projects, or strategic scientific decisions. Use this skill when users ask to pitch a new research idea, work through a project problem, evaluate project risks, plan research strategy, navigate decision trees, or get help choosing what scientific problem to work on. Typical requests include "I have an idea for a project", "I'm stuck on my research", "help me evaluate this project", "what should I work on", or "I need strategic advice about my research".
Empowers scientists to rigorously select high-impact research problems and develop well-defined project plans, ensuring their work is strategically aligned and resilient.
Features
- Systematic problem ideation using intuition pumps
- Detailed risk assessment and assumption analysis
- Strategic parameter fixation and flexibility planning
- Adversity preparation and crisis reframing
- Integration into coherent project plans and communication materials
Use Cases
- Selecting a thesis project or fellowship topic
- Developing a new research direction for a lab
- Troubleshooting stuck or high-risk research projects
- Planning a startup's core scientific endeavor
Non-Goals
- Performing laboratory experiments or data analysis
- Providing funding or resource allocation
- Replacing direct mentorship or peer review
- Guaranteeing project success
Trust
- warning:Issues AttentionThere are 29 open issues and 4 closed issues in the last 90 days, indicating a closure rate below 50% and a high volume of open issues.
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/plugin install bio-research@knowledge-work-pluginsQuality Score
Trust Signals
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