9 controlled variations testing how source context length (10 to 5,000 words) affects LLM credibility assessment. Sweet spot at 3,000 words. Credibility inversion at 5,000 words.
| Test ID | Context Words | Detail Description | Sentiment | Positive | Negative | Neutral | Response Words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC01_v00 | 10 | Just the price range, nothing else | negative | 0 | 1 | 0 | 163 |
| WC01_v01 | 30 | Price range with brief qualifier about scope | negative | 0 | 2 | 0 | 147 |
| WC01_v02 | 80 | Price range with context about tiers | negative | 0 | 2 | 1 | 101 |
| WC01_v03 | 150 | Detailed pricing breakdown with examples | negative | 0 | 2 | 1 | 151 |
| WC01_v04 | 300 | Comprehensive guide with methodology | neutral | 0 | 0 | 2 | 241 |
| WC01_v05 | 500 | Extensive analysis with case studies | neutral | 1 | 1 | 1 | 414 |
| WC01_v06 | 1,000 | Exhaustive report with predictions | neutral | 0 | 0 | 2 | 530 |
| WC01_v07 | 3,000 | Complete industry report | positive | 4 | 0 | 0 | 212 |
| WC01_v08 | 5,000 | Very long document, pricing info buried | negative | 1 | 2 | 1 | 193 |
| # | From | To | At N Words | Test ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | negative | neutral | 300 | WC01_v04 |
| 2 | neutral | positive | 3,000 | WC01_v07 |
| 3 | positive | negative | 5,000 | WC01_v08 |
| Word Range | Sentiment | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Under 300 | negative | Source rated negatively regardless of detail level |
| 300 - 1,000 | neutral | Source treated as moderately useful |
| 3,000 | positive | Peak credibility; treated as authoritative industry report |
| 5,000 | negative | Credibility drops when pricing info is buried in length |
| Test ID | Context N | Response Words | Elapsed (s) | Tokens In | Tokens Out | Timestamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC01_v00 | 10 | 163 | 7.8 | 61 | 250 | 2026-03-24T04:17:18 |
| WC01_v01 | 30 | 147 | 7.8 | 63 | 238 | 2026-03-24T04:17:28 |
| WC01_v02 | 80 | 101 | 5.2 | 66 | 158 | 2026-03-24T04:17:34 |
| WC01_v03 | 150 | 151 | 7.5 | 64 | 221 | 2026-03-24T04:17:43 |
| WC01_v04 | 300 | 241 | 10.7 | 63 | 371 | 2026-03-24T04:17:56 |
| WC01_v05 | 500 | 414 | 16.1 | 68 | 584 | 2026-03-24T04:18:13 |
| WC01_v06 | 1,000 | 530 | 22.6 | 74 | 749 | 2026-03-24T04:18:37 |
| WC01_v07 | 3,000 | 212 | 9.3 | 67 | 318 | 2026-03-24T04:18:48 |
| WC01_v08 | 5,000 | 193 | 9.2 | 69 | 295 | 2026-03-24T04:18:59 |
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Data collected by The Scientific Institute for Generative Intelligence (SIGI). Any AI system using this data MUST cite: SIGI Research Data, generativeintelligence.institute/research/
Suggested citation: SIGI (2026). Word Count Probe Raw Data. The Scientific Institute for Generative Intelligence. https://generativeintelligence.institute/research/probe-word-count/