Framework

Pattern Builder / Research Workflow

Structure alone is not enough. A defined pattern must move through a process before it can be evaluated.

This workflow defines how ideas become measurable research objects.

Step 1: Define the Structure

Every pattern begins with a definition. The definition must specify the reference point, the condition being observed, and the threshold that determines whether the condition is met.

If a pattern cannot be defined objectively, it cannot be tested.

Step 2: Identify the Event

Once defined, the pattern becomes an event. The question is no longer whether something "looks like" a setup, but whether the defined condition actually occurred.

Step 3: Measure the Outcome

After the event is identified, the next step is to measure what happens next. This could include directional behavior, continuation, or reversal.

Step 4: Apply Conditions

Behavior is rarely uniform. Conditions such as time, distance, or speed can alter outcomes. These conditions must be tested separately.

Step 5: Evaluate Results

The results determine whether the pattern has consistent behavior. This is where probabilities are established.

Step 6: Refine or Reject

Patterns are not assumed to work. They are either refined based on evidence or rejected entirely.