Table 1 Table inspired by the first table of Boguslav et al. [5], showing different categories of statements of ignorance
From: RecSOI: recommending research directions using statements of ignorance
Categories | Short explanation |
|---|---|
Question answered by this work | Statement about an ignorance stated in the work and answered in the same work |
Full unknown | Statement with an explicit mention of something that is not known |
Explicit question | Explicit question signaling a lack of knowledge |
Incomplete evidence | (1) Proposed explanation/hypothesis grounded on incomplete evidence, or (2) statement about a lack of evidence |
Superficial relationship | Statement noting the presence of a relationship between two or more variables |
Probable understanding | Statement about an uncertain, but seemingly likely correct, understanding |
Anomaly/curious finding | Statement about an unexpected result or finding |
Alternative options/controversy | Statement about different points of views on a subject, including a potential controversy |
Difficult task | Statement mentioning that something is difficult to accomplish |
Problem/complication | Statement about problems or complications in the study |
Future work | Statement about next steps to accomplish |
Future prediction | Extrapolation based on actual data/information |
Important consideration | Statement pointing to an urgent matter to consider |