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EXD.1:8 - Common Anti-Patterns and How to Avoid Them

Failure visible in useRepair
Repeating why 5.5 is wrong after the recipient selects equal branch weightRestate the changed aggregation question and answer it under its own rule.
Taking “I understand” or a qualification as evidence of the needed inferenceUse an already available response or one relevant inference when that distinction can change assistance.
Treating an elicited list as a complete account of the recipient’s needAsk what the question would help them do and allow an unlisted contribution.
Reopening a clear request with an elaborate interviewUse the sufficient question and return to clarification only when a consequential uncertainty appears.