How Scoring Works

Transparency is core to our process. Here's exactly how we arrive at verdicts and scores.

The Decision Scorecard

Every decision page features a weighted scorecard with 6–10 factors. Each factor receives:

• Weight (1–10): How important this factor is for this specific decision. A weight of 10 means "critical."
• Score (1–10): How favorable the evidence is. A score of 10 means "strongly positive."
• Weighted Score: Weight × Score. Summed and compared to the maximum possible to produce an overall percentage.

Verdict Logic

Verdicts are assigned based on the overall score and qualitative judgment:

• Yes: The analysis strongly favors action for the target audience.
• No: The analysis finds risks or downsides that outweigh benefits for most people.
• Depends: The answer varies significantly based on individual circumstances.

Confidence Rating

The confidence percentage (0–100%) reflects how strongly we can defend the verdict — not how correct it is. High confidence means strong, convergent evidence. Lower confidence means the evidence is mixed or the decision is highly personal.

What This Is NOT

Our scoring is heuristic, not predictive. We are not modeling your specific outcome. We're providing a structured framework to help you think through the decision. Your circumstances, risk tolerance, and goals should always override any generic analysis.