Elimination pattern illustration

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Elimination

Systematically rule out alternatives to arrive at the only viable conclusion

Category
Decision Making
Structure
The Options -> Why Not A -> Why Not B -> Why C is the Answer
Best for
Decision justification, recommendation defense, skeptical stakeholders
Source
Process of elimination / Sherlock Holmes method
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Definition What is it?

Systematically rule out alternatives to arrive at the only viable conclusion

Structure How is it structured?

The Options -> Why Not A -> Why Not B -> Why C is the Answer

Best fit When does it fit best?

Decision justification, recommendation defense, skeptical stakeholders