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Assessment feasibility is the systematic evaluation of whether a proposed assessment project can be completed successfully within given constraints. It considers objectives, data availability, methods, resources, timeline, and stakeholder support to determine if the assessment is practical and likely to produce reliable results. This evaluation helps teams decide if they should proceed, adjust the scope, or implement the work in phases.

A feasibility assessment informs go/no-go decisions and can lead to scope refinement, methodological adjustments, or staged implementation. Key factors include clarity of objectives, access to necessary data, budget and personnel, schedule, technical requirements, ethical and legal considerations, and potential risks to validity or completeness.

Common methods used to assess feasibility include scoping exercises, stakeholder interviews, pilot testing, resource estimation, cost-benefit analysis, and risk assessment. These approaches help identify data gaps, resource bottlenecks, and operational challenges before full-scale work begins.

Outcomes of a feasibility assessment may include a revised plan, a phased or staged approach, or a recommendation to suspend or cancel the project. The approach is applicable across disciplines such as research studies, program evaluations, system implementations, policy analysis, environmental reviews, and clinical trials.

Limitations include uncertainty in data and constraints, changing conditions, context specificity, and reliance on subjective judgment. Because feasibility can shift with new information, reassessment may be appropriate if initial findings are inconclusive or if external factors change.