Why this topic matters
Synthetic methods fit different jobs-to-be-done. Aligning use cases with tool capability avoids over-claiming and accelerates validation where it matters.
- Pick the right tool for content, consumer, managed, or high-stakes applications.
- Pair each use case with validation depth and governance posture.
- Keep teams honest about when synthetic is exploratory versus decision-grade.
Use this page to
- Share a concise “when to use what” guide.
- Plan evaluation criteria per scenario.
- Align product, research, and procurement on scope.
Tip: combine with the Vendor Evaluation Checklist to harden pilots for each scenario.
Articles tagged Use cases
Scenario guidance for synthetic personas and simulations.
Tools • Recommendations
Scenario-based recommendations for content optimization, consumer personas, managed outputs, and high-stakes strategy.