| name | synthesize-research |
| description | Synthesize interviews, surveys, support feedback, usability notes, and product data into evidence-backed findings, opportunity areas, and recommendations. Use when raw research must inform a product decision or roadmap. |
Synthesize Research
Turn mixed research inputs into decisions without overstating the evidence.
Workflow
- Define the research question and decision the synthesis should inform. Use the supplied material; ask only for missing context that changes the analysis.
- Extract observations by source: behavior, pain point, workaround, positive signal, segment, and any provided quote. Keep observed behavior separate from stated preference.
- Cluster observations into themes. Count distinct participants or sources, not repeated mentions from one source.
- Rate each theme by frequency, impact, and confidence. Note contradictions, outliers, missing segments, and sample limitations.
- Triangulate qualitative and quantitative evidence when both exist. If sources disagree, show the disagreement instead of forcing consensus.
- Tie each recommendation to findings and identify what still needs validation.
Output
## Research Synthesis
### Research Overview
Question, inputs, sample, timeframe, and limitations.
### Key Findings
| Finding | Evidence | Frequency | Impact | Confidence |
|---|---|---:|---|---|
### Segments
Only evidence-supported differences in needs or behavior.
### Opportunity Areas
Prioritized unmet needs, not feature requests copied verbatim.
### Recommendations
Actions linked to specific findings, with expected learning or outcome.
### Open Questions
Evidence gaps and the smallest follow-up research needed.
Quality Gates
- Attribute claims to supplied sources; never invent quotes, counts, or participant traits.
- Label inference separately from evidence.
- Prefer high-impact findings over long theme lists.
- Redact personal or sensitive data from the synthesis.
