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in-depth Extent of the Evaluation

The extent of the evaluation of adversity depends on the scope and complexity of the risk assessment. Even in simple cases, you should always consider underlying assumptions.

For example, an analysis that relies on benchmarks of adversity should explain why it is defined that way. The discussion should examine all relevant criteria, since few can stand alone.


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