How do I handle uncertain facts in a complex case?
Separate confirmed facts from assumptions and unresolved questions.
What does this mean for your study?
An uncertain fact should remain an uncertainty in the case record. Presentation and implementation need a clear account of what is known, what is assumed and what must still be checked.
What should you check next?
Label assumptions and the action needed to resolve them. Ask the assessor how to proceed when a case is intentionally incomplete, rather than silently adding facts to reach a neat answer.
What should you compare?
- Your existing evidence
- The exact remaining requirement
- Who confirms the decision
What remains unconfirmed?
The source sets learning outcomes, not a universal case template.
What can you do next?
Add an assumptions register to a fictional file and note who can verify each item.