# Scientific Problem Selection The 9 Skills Overview

> Sub-skill of scientific-problem-selection: The 9 Skills Overview.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/scientific-problem-selection-the-9-skills-overview` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/scientific-problem-selection-the-9-skills-overview`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/scientific-problem-selection-the-9-skills-overview/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/scientific-problem-selection-the-9-skills-overview

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# The 9 Skills Overview

## The 9 Skills Overview


| Skill | Purpose | Output | Time |
|-------|---------|--------|------|
| 1. Intuition Pumps | Generate high-quality research ideas | Problem Ideation Document | ~1 week |
| 2. Risk Assessment | Identify and manage project risks | Risk Assessment Matrix | 3-5 days |
| 3. Optimization Function | Define success metrics | Impact Assessment Document | 2-3 days |
| 4. Parameter Strategy | Decide what to fix vs. keep flexible | Parameter Strategy Document | 2-3 days |
| 5. Decision Tree Navigation | Plan decision points and altitude dance | Decision Tree Map | 2 days |
| 6. Adversity Response | Prepare for crises as opportunities | Adversity Playbook | 2 days |
| 7. Problem Inversion | Navigate around obstacles | Problem Inversion Analysis | 1 day |
| 8. Integration & Synthesis | Synthesize into coherent plan | Project Communication Package | 3-5 days |
| 9. Meta-Framework | Orchestrate complete workflow | Complete Project Package | 1-6 weeks |

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