11M / APPROACH
AI should show its work.
A conclusion without traceability is another assertion. Assurance depends on a return path to the requirement, evidence, evaluation, reasoning, and gaps.
TRACE / EVIDENCE LINEAGE
The determination does not end the line.
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Requirement
Establish the criterion and boundary being evaluated.
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Evidence
Collect source material with lineage and context intact.
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Evaluation
Apply explicit criteria, reasoning, and accountable judgment.
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Determination
State what the evidence supports, including uncertainty and gaps.
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Assurance
Produce a conclusion that can be traced, tested, and defended.