FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about how What If Paths works, what the results mean, and when to use qualified help instead of a simulation.
What is a decision simulator?
It is an educational tool that turns a real-life question into choices, visible state changes, and possible outcome profiles. It helps you compare trade-offs before deciding.
Are the results predictions?
No. Results are not forecasts or guarantees. They are structured reflections based on the choices you make in the scenario.
Is this financial, legal, medical, immigration, or career advice?
No. What If Paths provides general educational content. For high-stakes decisions, use qualified professionals and official sources.
How are states calculated?
Each option changes state variables such as money, stress, stability, opportunity, safety, time, support, or recovery chance. The final profile is matched from the combined state changes and path signals.
Can I save or share results?
Scenario progress may be stored locally in your browser. The site does not require an account. You can copy notes manually from any outcome profile.
How should I use this before a real decision?
Use it to identify assumptions, compare paths, write questions, and notice when you need outside help. Do not use it as the only basis for a major decision.
How are scenarios created?
Scenarios are written around common decision patterns, practical constraints, and visible trade-offs. They are edited to avoid absolute advice and to show limits clearly.
How can I request a correction?
Use the contact page and include the page URL, the issue you found, and any official source that would help verify the correction.