Review 11 Evidence Matrix

Purpose

Create the central evidence table that prevents unsupported manuscript claims.

Required Inputs

• Deep-reading notes.
• Classification table.
• Quality/risk-of-bias tool appropriate for the review type.

Output

Create 08_evidence_matrix/evidence_matrix.csv with:

• Claim or theme.
• Supporting studies.
• Study type/evidence level.
• Direction of evidence.
• Consistency.
• Limitations.
• Suggested manuscript location.
• Citation keys.

Completion Gate

Pass only when every planned major claim has supporting citations or is removed/deferred.

Stop Rules

Do not rank evidence by journal impact alone. Separate evidence strength from publication prestige.