framework-matching

name	framework-matching
description	SOP: Match the most suitable RQ framework based on research type
version	1.0.0
category	hypothesis-formation
type	sop
campaign	research-question
input	Research type + domain + hypothesis characteristics
output	Recommended framework + rationale + candidate framework comparison
dependencies	{"skills":["subagent-spawning"]}

Framework Matching

Match the most suitable RQ framework based on research type.

HARD-GATE

Input must contain: research direction/hypothesis + research type (or enough information to infer the research type).

Pipeline

1. Precondition check: Is the research direction and type clear
2. Type determination: Determine the research type (quantitative intervention / qualitative exploration / evaluation / mixed)
3. Framework matching: Match candidate frameworks based on type
4. Applicability assessment: Assess the applicability of each candidate framework
5. Recommendation: Select the most suitable framework + rationale
6. Output: Recommended framework + candidate comparison table

Framework Knowledge Base

Framework	Applicable research type	Core components	Strengths	Limitations
PICO/PICOTS	Quantitative/intervention	P-I-C-O(-T-S)	Clear structure, widely recognized	Not suitable for qualitative research
SPIDER	Qualitative	S-PI-D-E-R	Designed specifically for qualitative	Not suitable for intervention research
SPICE	Evaluation	S-P-I-C-E	Evaluation-oriented	Narrower scope
ECLIPSE	Mixed methods	E-C-L-I-P-S-E	Comprehensive, suitable for complex research	Many components, may be excessive

Output Format

{
  recommended: "PICO",
  rationale: "...",
  candidates: [
    { framework: "PICO", fit_score: 9, reason: "..." },
    { framework: "SPIDER", fit_score: 4, reason: "..." }
  ]
}