Pritchard's Law

Pritchard’s Law states that in a structured interview or assessment, the quality of the questions directly influences the quality of the answers and, ultimately, the decisions made. Essentially, well-designed, clear, and relevant questions lead to more accurate and useful responses, enabling better judgments about a person’s abilities or fit for a role. This law emphasizes the importance of question quality in obtaining meaningful information, rather than relying on chance or unstructured conversations. It underscores that careful question formulation is critical for making informed, fair, and effective evaluations.