assess-readiness-dimension

Purpose

Assess one readiness dimension against explicit anchors, evidence, and known deficits.

Input contract

required: [subject_record, readiness_dimension, anchor_definition, evidence_register]
optional: [scoring_scale, prior_assessment]
constraints: [anchor levels are ordered and observable; every score cites evidence and a deficit statement]

Procedure

1. Define the dimension, scale, anchor descriptions, and decision relevance.
2. Map each supplied evidence item to the strongest supported anchor and record contrary evidence.
3. Assign the lowest defensible level whose requirements are met; record missing requirements separately.
4. Emit the dimension score, evidence basis, deficits, and reassessment trigger.

Output contract

produces: [readiness_level, evidence_basis, deficit_list, reassessment_trigger]
delta_fields: [findings, evidence_updates, uncertainties, decisions, open_questions]