replication-analysis

name	replication-analysis
description	Implement build and analysis work inside this replication template. Use when Codex needs to create or revise scripts under `code/build/` or `code/analysis/`, construct datasets, run estimators, generate tables or figures, or keep outputs aligned with the numbered issue-folder workflow.

Replication Analysis

Use this skill to turn an approved analysis idea into scripts and outputs that fit the repo's numbered workflow.

Workflow

1. Locate the target workstream and nearest existing pattern.
2. Decide whether the task belongs in:
   • code/build/NN_issue_name/
   • code/analysis/NN_issue_name/
3. Implement the smallest vertical slice that produces a concrete artifact.
4. Save outputs to the matching numbered folder under data/build/ or output/.
5. Verify with the narrowest credible command, preferably through nix-shell.

Non-negotiables

• Use relative paths only.
• For R execution, prefer nix-shell --run "Rscript ..." unless the task is explicitly about bootstrapping the environment itself.
• For Python execution, prefer uv run ... and keep dependency changes reflected in the repo's Python dependency files.
• Document sample restrictions, merges, and dropped observations.
• Save reproducible intermediates when they matter for downstream work.
• Do not silently change estimators, clustering, or file destinations.

Load references as needed

• Read references/script-standards.md for script structure, output conventions, and verification expectations.