11 · Post-processing, Reporting & Communication

Results, Reporting & Decision Communication

Translate analysis and model outputs into clear evidence, uncertainty, limitations and actionable decisions for technical and non-technical audiences. The topic is split into focused lessons so definitions, implementation decisions, diagnostics and common failure modes can be learned separately.

How to use this topic

Learn the mechanism one decision at a time

Work through the lessons in order if the topic is new. If you already know the basics, open the specific leaf lesson that matches the operation, diagnostic or failure mode you need.

1Definition→
2Mechanism→
3Example→
4Diagnostic→
5Decision
01
Choose the message and audienceDifferent audiences need different levels of method detail, uncertainty and operational context. The important practical question is not only how the technique is defined, but what assumptions it introduces, which data are allowed to influence it, and how its effect should be validated on unseen evidence.
02
Tables and visualisationGood visuals expose patterns and uncertainty without decorative clutter. The important practical question is not only how the technique is defined, but what assumptions it introduces, which data are allowed to influence it, and how its effect should be validated on unseen evidence.
03
Uncertainty and limitationsReport variability, confidence/prediction intervals, data limitations and plausible failure modes. The important practical question is not only how the technique is defined, but what assumptions it introduces, which data are allowed to influence it, and how its effect should be validated on unseen evidence.
04
Model cards and experiment summariesStructured documentation captures intended use, data, metrics, subgroups, limitations and reproducibility details. The important practical question is not only how the technique is defined, but what assumptions it introduces, which data are allowed to influence it, and how its effect should be validated on unseen evidence.
05
Decision thresholds and action plansOutputs become useful when mapped to actions, owners and escalation rules. The important practical question is not only how the technique is defined, but what assumptions it introduces, which data are allowed to influence it, and how its effect should be validated on unseen evidence.