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investigative-research
A specialized skill for the researcher and fact-checker agents covering investigative research. Provides primary/secondary source collection, source reliability assessment, data triangulation, and bias analysis methodologies. Use for 'research,' 'fact-checking,' 'source verification,' 'investigative techniques,' and similar topics.
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# Investigative Research — Investigative Research Methodology
Specialized knowledge used by the researcher and fact-checker agents when investigating and verifying materials for documentaries.
## Why Systematic Research Is Needed
A documentary's credibility depends on the **depth and accuracy of its research**. A single incorrect statistic can undermine the entire program's trust. There is a fundamental difference between "casually searching and using" versus "verifying at investigative journalism standards."
## Source Collection Hierarchy: PRIMA Framework
| Tier | Description | Reliability | Example |
|------|-------------|-------------|---------|
| **P**rimary | Primary sources — original data, direct interviews | Highest | Census raw data, firsthand testimony |
| **R**efereed | Peer-reviewed academic sources | High | Academic papers, meta-analyses |