Count research activities or decisions reviewed
Use one recent, representative period and count the actual records, steps, safeguards, or decisions reviewed.
Customer Discovery & User Research
Research Metadata Schema
Defines consistent fields for method, audience, date, product area, market, confidence, and permissions.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
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Your inputs
Enter decision-relevant research evidence
Use counts, rates, time, or costs from one stated period. Every numeric input changes the calculation, and the context shapes the explanation.
Your calculated result
Your result
0/100
Planning score
Recommended next actions
How it works
Check items with evidence and a named owner
Compare supported items with unowned gaps or conflicting priorities rather than relying on a general confidence rating.
Use the transparent signal
The result shows coverage, gap pressure, and follow-up capacity so the weakest evidence can shape the next action.
Frequently asked questions
What does Research Metadata Schema calculate?
It calculates a planning signal from research activities or decisions reviewed, items with evidence and a named owner, unowned gaps or conflicting priorities, and available follow-up capacity.
Is the result statistically conclusive?
No. It is a transparent planning estimate or risk signal. Use appropriate statistical analysis and qualified review when formal inference is required.
How should participant data be handled?
Use aggregated counts where possible, collect only necessary information, obtain informed consent, and follow applicable privacy and research policies.
When should I recalculate Research Metadata Schema?
Recalculate when the audience, sample, source evidence, method, constraints, or decision changes materially.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | Dovetail | User Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Metadata Schema input-based calculation | ✓ | — | — |
| Formula and assumptions shown immediately | ✓ | — | — |
| Focused next-step guidance | ✓ | — | — |
Research Metadata Schema provides one focused calculation and next step. Dovetail supports broader research analysis and repository workflows, while User Interviews supports participant recruitment workflows.