Self-Consistency
Self-consistency prompting asks the AI to verify its own answers, check for contradictions, and validate reasoning. It's a powerful technique for increasing accuracy.
What is Self-Consistency?
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Self-Consistency Techniques
1. Verify by Reversal
Calculate X.
Now verify by reversing the calculation.
Do both methods give the same answer?
2. Multiple Approaches
Solve this problem three different ways.
Do all approaches give the same answer?
If not, identify which is correct.
3. Sanity Checks
Calculate the result.
Then check: Does this answer make intuitive sense?
Is it within a reasonable range?
4. Explicit Validation
Provide your answer.
Then list 3 ways to verify it's correct.
Perform those verifications.
Exercise: Add Self-Verification
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Multiple Solution Paths
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Self-Consistency for Code
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Exercise: Multi-Verification Prompt
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Confidence Levels
Ask for explicit confidence:
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Self-Consistency for Opinions
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Practice: Design a Self-Check System
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Self-consistency turns single-shot answers into validated conclusions.
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