Check dates, sources and scoring explanations before comparing numbers from different services. Different presentation is not automatically an error.
What to check
- Bureau name
- report date and score scale
Identify the exact entry you want to check, its date and the organisation that supplied it. Keep evidence and a reference for follow-up.
A decision to avoid
Comparing scores from different scales as if they were interchangeable.
Your next action
- Check dates, sources and scoring explanations before comparing numbers from different services. Different presentation is not automatically an error.
- Identify the exact entry you want to check, its date and the organisation that supplied it. Keep evidence and a reference for follow-up.
- Keep the dated document or reference that supports the answer.
Questions about this decision
What should I check first?
Check dates, sources and scoring explanations before comparing numbers from different services. Different presentation is not automatically an error.
Which information do I need for this decision?
Bureau name, report date and score scale.
Which mistake should I avoid here?
Comparing scores from different scales as if they were interchangeable.
How do I check bureau name?
Locate the actual dated record for Bureau name. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
How do I check report date and score scale?
Locate the actual dated record for report date and score scale. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
What should I do if a required detail is missing?
Mark it as unresolved. Ask for that precise detail before choosing; do not substitute an advertised example for your own document.
What is the next practical step?
Identify the exact entry you want to check, its date and the organisation that supplied it. Keep evidence and a reference for follow-up.
How can I verify the explanation?
Use the documents listed above. Check quoted amounts and dates in the original record; use the official reference links for the organisation’s guidance.
