Method
Scientific Calculator Golden-Test Harness
Which calculator outputs need golden tests?
Field scoring contract
| Field | Type | Role | Direction | Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Known analytical cases | select | evidence_signal | higher_is_better | yes |
| Boundary/invalid-input cases | select | evidence_signal | higher_is_better | yes |
| Unit conversion checks | select | evidence_signal | higher_is_better | yes |
| Precision/tolerance policy | select | evidence_signal | higher_is_better | yes |
| CI regression execution | select | evidence_signal | higher_is_better | yes |
| Tools | text | context | context | no |
Limits
- Preliminary output
- Human review required
- Not certification
- Context text is not averaged into numeric scores.
- Outputs require source/evidence review before decisions.