What counts as an observation
An observation is one answer generated from one recorded question in a fresh conversation. The question, language, product surface and observation time are stored before the answer is interpreted.
Repeated runs are stored separately. They are never merged into a single answer or presented as if they came from one conversation.
Citation labels
Cited means a source URL appears in the answer. Brand mentioned only means the name appears without a linked source. Not observed means the target source or category did not appear in that run.
What the record cannot prove
A single record cannot establish stable model behavior, a ranking or a causal relationship. Readers must inspect the sample and the limitations before combining observations.
What this method supports
This method supports consistent recording and interpretation. It does not predict which AI product will cite a particular page or place a source in a stable ranking.