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.svg)<aside> 💡 Sometimes the client articulates their question in such a way that information is not precompiled or available in the public domain. In these cases, we can use advanced research techniques such as assumptions and proxies. With assumptions, we apply logic to fill the gaps between information, thus connecting available information to the client’s query. With proxies, we substitute the query with available information that is similar and related. Often we use these techniques in conjunction with triangulation.
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<aside> 👁️🗨️ To see how we explain an assumption or proxy with the use of the Creative Solutions section and notes, scroll down!
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When we change what we provide to the client, that is called expanding the scope. Proxies and assumptions are two ways to do this. It does not matter if we use an assumption, proxy, or even a triangulation. In any of these instances, we are expanding the scope, and we must use the smallest possible expansion. Then we must put the process in words for the client, so they can easily understand what we did. (More information will be shared on expanding the scope by changing the number we provide in Client Updates)
<aside> 💡 Anytime that we use an Assumption or Proxy that is not directly related to what the client asked for, we need to prove that we tried three creative strategies before we proceeded to the assumption, proxy, or scope expansion.
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