Research Methodology

This biography of Jimi Hendrix was created using a rigorous 10-phase research pipeline designed to ensure factual accuracy and prevent bias.

The Research Process

1. Orienting Intelligence: Initial thesis with confidence capped at 30%
2. Secondary Source Saturation: Comprehensive source gathering
3. Primary Source Extraction: Direct evidence collection
4. Contextual Research: Historical and cultural context
5. Interview Review: Cross-referencing perspectives
6. Timeline Reconstruction: Verified chronology
7. Behavioral Pattern Analysis: Observable patterns only
8. Myth vs Evidence: Fact-checking popular narratives
9. Narrative Assembly: Claims traced to sources
10. Ethical Review: Final fact-check and disclosures

Fact Check Results

• Total claims made: N/A
• Verified claims (≥80% confidence): N/A
• Uncertain claims (40-79% confidence): N/A
• Claims removed (below threshold): N/A
• Overall confidence: 0%

Disclosures

Validation Status

Epistemic gates passed: 9/10