> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cortex-labs.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Assess an influence network

> Inspect a configured specialist method, fixed graph computation and the evidence behind a reviewed assessment.

This exercise uses your own permitted brief and a configured specialist workflow or app. Choose a bounded network that you can inspect.

You need workspace and evidence access, an evaluated method, its domain definitions and named reviewers. Mathematical ranking alone cannot establish influence.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Inspect the method and brief">
    Open the instance and confirm the question, scope, method versions, profile criteria and selection count.

    Review the proposed brief through its configured decision point. Check exclusions and the handling of insufficient evidence or ties.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Inspect research and identities">
    Review the selected source evidence and extraction results. Resolve proposed merges and disputed associations through the authorised curation route.

    Open representative relationships. Distinguish reported facts, method-based interpretations and unresolved alternatives.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the graph computation">
    Inspect the frozen graph selection, item versions, code version, algorithm and parameters.

    Compare the returned measures and shortlist with the configured rule. Record disconnected or omitted data. Do not treat a centrality measure as a direct measure of personal influence.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the proposed profiles">
    Check each profile against cited sources and the declared framework. Inspect contrary evidence, missing information and uncertain identity.

    The standard scenario selects five candidates by default; the configured count can differ. Psychometric interpretations require evidence and must remain distinct from measured attributes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and publish the assessment">
    Inspect the assembled report, supporting assets and method references. Follow the configured human review points and request changes where needed.

    Confirm publication of the exact approved version. Agent agreement cannot replace the required human decision.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Check the result

The assessment should identify its evidence selection, calculations, interpretive method and unresolved limits. Open a report claim and follow it back through the relevant source and decision.

If the method changes, publish and evaluate a new definition version. Preserve earlier runs and their selected versions. Use [Publish, upgrade, and revoke reusable definitions](/vantage/create-reusable-methods/publish-upgrade-revoke).


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