Why we tried it
Check whether an analysis sample matches its declared inputs, filters and indices.
What the evidence shows
The technical records separate conditional consistency from the actual historical selection procedure.
Where the work stands
Alignment checks cannot reconstruct undocumented sample-selection history or establish a new astrophysical law.
Possible next steps
Retain input rights and immutable identities, obtain evidence for the actual selection process, and have an independent analysis replay the same sample.
Suggested next steps are untested research questions, not new experimental results. The archive records manuscript provenance, licensing and status.