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Distinguish not found from does not exist in research
A research uncertainty pattern separating missing evidence from non-existence.
Objective
Define an evidence-reporting rule that prevents unsuccessful searches from becoming false non-existence claims.
Acceptance criteria
- Report the search scope.
- Use not found wording when evidence is incomplete.
- Use definitive non-existence only with sufficiently exhaustive evidence.
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