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Policy Evidence Grade Source Label Tool

Label a supplied evidence grade with its framework and source without grading evidence automatically.

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Description

Require nonempty grade, gradingFramework, and source, then format a framework- and source-qualified label.

Policy indicators relate supplied targets, dates, categories, and measured quantities. A computed gap or formatted label can describe a record without establishing policy effectiveness or a causal explanation.

Require nonempty grade, gradingFramework, and source, then format a framework- and source-qualified label.

When to use this tool

Use Policy Evidence Grade Source Label when you need one policy-monitoring component with the numerator, denominator, and time basis made explicit.

How to use the tool and how it works

  1. Enter grade, gradingFramework, source. Use the units and conventions below.
  2. Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
  3. Read label. Use the output convention below.

Require nonempty grade, gradingFramework, and source, then format a framework- and source-qualified label.1

Input fieldMeaning and unitsAccepted input
gradeGradeRequired. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192.
gradingFrameworkGrading FrameworkRequired. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192.
sourceSupplied source label; not independently verified.Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192.
Output fieldInterpretationReturned shape
labelFormatted label for the supplied components under the convention above.Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192.
json
{
  "input": {
    "grade": "B",
    "gradingFramework": "Local evidence rubric",
    "source": "Review 2026"
  },
  "output": {
    "label": "B [Local evidence rubric; Review 2026]"
  }
}

Limitations and assumptions

  • This preserves a supplied evidence grade without evaluating evidence quality, framework validity, or the source's actual conclusion.
  • Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.

Alternative or Complementary methods

Review the source data, full policy definition, and relevant evaluation method before interpreting the indicator.

References

  1. Calculation and input contract: public-policy/policy-evidence-grade-source-label — tool.io

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