A useful test would be whether X vs I would revise Y if Z
How to choose: Are you proposing a diagnostic observation to reduce uncertainty, or stating the evidence threshold that would actually change your current conclusion?
Core distinction
Use CLF067 to propose a discriminating check when competing explanations need evidence. Use CLF070 when you already hold a provisional conclusion and want to make explicit what observation would change it. A useful test need not overturn your view; a revision criterion is specifically tied to changing it.
First pattern · CLF067
A useful test would be whether [X].
Convert a disputed explanation into a concrete diagnostic question that evidence can answer.
Example: A useful test would be whether the delay begins before or after the replication step.
CLF070
Formula: I would revise [X] if [Y].
Example: I would revise the current conclusion if the same failure appeared with a clean configuration.
Pattern Choice
Test the distinction before practising it
Situation · diagnostic-check-replication-step
Two explanations are competing. Checking whether the delay begins before or after replication would reduce uncertainty. Propose the diagnostic observation.
Choose a pattern
A · CLF067
A useful test would be whether [X].
EN
A useful test would be whether [X].
DE
Ein sinnvoller Test wäre, ob [X].
B · CLF070
I would revise [X] if [Y].
EN
I would revise [X] if [Y].
DE
Ich würde [X] neu bewerten, wenn [Y].
Reveal answer and explanation
Best-fit pattern: CLF067 · A useful test would be whether [X].
Why it fits: Choose CLF067 because the goal is to define a useful discriminating test, not to specify what would overturn an already held conclusion.
Why not the nearby pattern: CLF070 requires a provisional conclusion and states the threshold for revising it. The scenario only asks what to inspect next.
You currently think the configuration caused the failure. State in advance what would change your mind: seeing the same failure with a clean configuration.
Choose a pattern
A · CLF067
A useful test would be whether [X].
EN
A useful test would be whether [X].
DE
Ein sinnvoller Test wäre, ob [X].
B · CLF070
I would revise [X] if [Y].
EN
I would revise [X] if [Y].
DE
Ich würde [X] neu bewerten, wenn [Y].
Reveal answer and explanation
Best-fit pattern: CLF070 · I would revise [X] if [Y].
Why it fits: Choose CLF070 because the task is to make a revision criterion explicit for a conclusion you already hold provisionally.
Why not the nearby pattern: CLF067 could suggest running the clean-configuration test, but it would not communicate that this result is specifically what would make you revise your current conclusion.
