How to Turn Engineering Assumptions into Tests
· validation assumptions testing
Every assumption in a design is an implicit test waiting to be written. Making that explicit is what validation planning is.
Arkhean · Grain
Notes on engineering risk reviews, validation planning, design assurance, and the judgment that connects them.
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All articles →Risk, Assumption, Issue, and Validation Gap: Getting the Definitions Right
· risk validation definitions
These four terms are used interchangeably in most engineering programmes. They are not the same. Getting the definitions right is the first step to managing them well.
What a Good Engineering Review Should Produce
· review methods risk
Most engineering reviews end with a list of comments. A useful review ends with a set of decisions, a traceable risk register, and a clear record of what was assumed and why.