Model Checkpoints Must Be Evaluated Together with Their Test Harness
Comparing model checkpoints alone is misleading, as prompts, datasets, validators, and randomized tool behavior can skew results. Practitioners recommend binding checkpoints to their full test harness configuration and freezing tool stubs before evaluation.
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