Explains the scope, events and questions a data register must state
What the data is for, what happens to the things it describes, and which questions it must answer.
Can AI do this?
People still lead Few or none of the tested AI models showed they master this. 1 of 10 models master it.
| Model | Tier | Probability of mastery | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-argon | Flagship | 96% | Mastered |
| gemini-3.1-pro-preview | Flagship | 69% | Not shown |
| gpt-6-astra | Flagship | 92% | Not shown |
| claude-fable-5-1 | Flagship | 91% | Not shown |
| gemini-3.8-flash | Mid tier | 66% | Not shown |
| gpt-6.1-sol | Mid tier | 90% | Not shown |
| claude-sonnet-5-5 | Mid tier | 89% | Not shown |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | Low cost | 66% | Not shown |
| gpt-6-luna | Low cost | 69% | Not shown |
| claude-haiku-5-5 | Low cost | 65% | Not shown |
Mastered means a probability of at least 90% that the model has this knobit, estimated from its graded answers. “Not shown” means the answers do not settle it either way. How the models are tested.
What it looks like in practice
Expected result: What the data is for, what happens to the things it describes, and which questions it must answer
How it is assessed: Names the scope, events and questions missing from a sample register
Related knobits
Needed for
- K-125 Recognises a requirements register with unbounded scope
- K-126 Recognises a requirements register describing no events
- K-132 Recognises a requirements register serving no stated question
All 47 knobits of Capture data requirements.
Source: Data-management practice used by the stage 1 reference and review checklist