Method
Framework analysis workflow
Apply a researcher-provided framework and pause automatic coding until its codebook exists.
Partial task
Public task
Choose the named method and inspect its current frozen workflow boundary.
Expected outcome: The project records the selected method while incomplete deep-workflow limits remain visible.
Declared product contract
Inputs and task boundary
Inputs
- A project using the framework template
- A researcher-provided codebook
Input constraints
- Automatic framework coding remains paused until the project has a researcher codebook.
- Framework matrices and case summaries remain an M3 dependency.
User actions
- Choose the framework template and create the project.
- Process material while automatic coding remains paused.
- Create or import the framework codebook and explicitly resume coding.
Outputs
- A project that applies a researcher-owned framework only after its prerequisite is satisfied.
Decision boundary
Where it fits
- Projects with a researcher-owned framework or required deductive codebook.
Outside the boundary
Where it does not fit
- Framework matrices or case summaries before M3.
Current scope
Limitations
- Framework matrices and case summaries are incomplete.
Verification
Product proof
journey
proof.x-r01-method-template
- Verified
- Review due
- Expires
- Seven frozen method templates and their steps are visible before project creation.
- Starter-codebook choice and framework prerequisites remain explicit.
- The frozen method guide and recovery survive refresh.
Failure boundary: The proof covers template selection and method discipline, not every deep method workflow or report.
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