š§ Alternative-Explanation Review
š§ Alternative-Explanation Review
Review ordinary, testable possibilities for a specific observation before drawing conclusions. Each status and note is investigator-entered; the tool does not rank explanations or label anything paranormal.
A CHECKLIST IS NOT A DETECTOR
āTestedānot observedā means only that the recorded test did not observe that source. It does not eliminate the explanation. āUnresolvedā or ānot checkedā is a valid outcome.
āTestedānot observedā means only that the recorded test did not observe that source. It does not eliminate the explanation. āUnresolvedā or ānot checkedā is a valid outcome.
| Possible source to consider | Review status | Test / evidence note (what, when, result) |
|---|---|---|
| Nearby power, wiring, devices, magnets, or field variation | ||
| Airflow, HVAC, weather, temperature, open doors/windows | ||
| Building movement, plumbing, lifts, machinery, neighboring rooms | ||
| People, pets, wildlife, vehicles, or activity nearby | ||
| Reflection, dust, insects, moisture, exposure, focus, lens flare | ||
| Handling noise, clipping, compression, interference, background media | ||
| Expectation, prior information, ambiguous perception, fatigue, group influence | ||
| Clock accuracy, timestamp offsets, sensor/audio/video synchronization | ||
| Other ordinary cause / local site information |
All items start as āNot checked.ā