field-studies

name	field-studies
description	Structure field notes, code observations, identify cultural and environmental patterns.
metadata	{"istara":{"phase":"discover","type":"qualitative","version":"1.0.0"}}

Field Studies / Ethnography

Structure field notes, code observations, identify cultural and environmental patterns.

Phase

Double Diamond: Discover

Type

Qualitative research method

Workflow

1. Plan — Generate a research plan with objectives, methods, and timeline
2. Execute — Process input data (files, context) through the analysis
3. Validate — Self-check findings against sources, score confidence
4. Report — Structured output with nuggets, facts, insights, recommendations

Input

• Project files (PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, MD)
• Project and company context (auto-loaded)
• User instructions and task context

Output

• Nuggets with source references
• Facts verified against evidence
• Insights with confidence scoring
• Actionable recommendations with priority/effort ratings