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Assert that scale parameter bracket thresholds increase monotonically

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Description

Otherwise we can get unexpected negative results. Are there any reasons we would need this to not be the case?

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Research direction

Start by locating where the scale parameter's bracket thresholds are validated and where related validation tests live. Check how non-monotonic thresholds currently produce negative results, then add coverage for rejecting them while preserving valid threshold sequences.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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