Real life decision tool
Examine a statement and separate what is known from what is assumed. Use this free JiffyFlow tool to question your assumptions, identify missing evidence and think more clearly.
This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not independently verify claims or determine whether a statement is objectively true. The result is intended to encourage critical thinking and should not be treated as a definitive factual judgment. Always evaluate important claims using reliable and appropriate sources.
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Fact or Assumption?
Separate what you actually know from what you think, assume or feel.
Not everything that feels like a fact is a fact.
Our brains naturally fill gaps in information. This tool helps you see where the facts end and your interpretation begins.
“My boss didn’t give me a raise because he doesn’t like me.”
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What happened?
Write the situation exactly as you currently see it.
Write the version that currently feels true to you. We’ll examine it in the next steps.
What can you actually verify?
Select everything that is directly observable or independently verifiable.
Select all that apply.
Which parts are facts?
Look at your original statement. Which parts could you confidently defend as facts?
Something you can directly observe, measure or verify.
If you need to interpret it to explain it, it may not be a fact.
What are you adding to the facts?
These are the conclusions your brain is drawing from the information.
What would have to be true for your conclusion to be correct?
Look for the invisible bridge between the fact and your conclusion.
What don’t you know?
This is often the most important question.
Select everything that applies.
Now you can see the difference.
The goal isn’t to tell you that your conclusion is wrong. It’s to show which parts are known, which are interpreted, and which depend on assumptions.
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What else could be true?
What is the Fact or Assumption tool?
Fact or Assumption is a simple critical-thinking tool that helps you examine statements and distinguish between information that can be supported by evidence and conclusions that may be based on assumptions.
Why is it important to distinguish facts from assumptions?
We often fill gaps in our knowledge with assumptions without realizing it. Separating what we actually know from what we believe or infer can help reduce misunderstandings and lead to more careful decisions.
How does the tool help?
The tool encourages you to consider:
What would change my conclusion?
What exactly do I know?
What evidence supports this statement?
Am I making an inference?
What information is missing?
Could there be another explanation?
Am I treating an opinion as a fact?
What is the difference between a fact and an assumption?
A fact is information that can be supported or verified using reliable evidence.
An assumption is something we accept or believe to be true without having sufficient evidence to establish it.
An assumption is not necessarily false. It simply means that the available evidence may not be enough to treat it as established fact.
Use it before making important judgments
Fact or Assumption can be useful when evaluating information from conversations, news articles, social media, workplace discussions or everyday situations.
The goal is not to automatically reject a statement, but to understand how certain you can reasonably be about it.
FAQ
No. The tool cannot independently verify every claim. It helps you identify whether a statement appears to rely on evidence, inference or assumptions.
No. An assumption may turn out to be correct. The distinction is that it has not been sufficiently established by the evidence available to you.
Because assumptions can influence how we interpret information and make decisions. Identifying them can help you consider alternative explanations and avoid treating uncertain conclusions as established facts.
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