RMP.6:8 - Common Anti-Patterns and How to Avoid Them

Anti-pattern	Why it fails	Practical correction
“The rerun validates the model”	The computation can agree while the intended-use relation remains unsupported.	Select the examination of that relation under supplied criteria.
“The replication was not significant, so the effect is absent”	The label omits magnitude, uncertainty and the chosen comparison.	Interpret the actual result under its design and criterion.
“Many copies corroborate the source”	Repeated carriers can preserve one dependent account.	Examine origin, dependence and the distinct evidential contribution.
“No data access means the claim failed”	An unattemptable comparison supplies no contrary output.	Return the access limit and the exact examination still unavailable.
“Each test fits, so the programme fits”	Shared demands can exceed the total available arrangement.	Check admitted joint combinations and choose a feasible useful set.
“We selected the test, so credibility increased”	A prospective decision supplies no performed result.	Keep the claim’s current support unchanged until actual evidence warrants revision.
“It is required, therefore it protects”	Current force does not establish incremental protection.	Examine merits and return amendment to its responsible authority.