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title: What is the role of inspection in Scrum?
description: "Inspection in Scrum involves frequent checks on Scrum artifacts and progress towards the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) to detect undesirable variances. These inspections help identify deviations from the expected outcomes and understand what is happening in the [Project](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/project/). Inspections are typically conducted…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-is-the-role-of-inspection-in-scrum/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Additional Rules / Empiricism
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# What is the role of inspection in Scrum?

Inspection in Scrum involves frequent checks on Scrum artifacts and progress towards the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) to detect undesirable variances. These inspections help identify deviations from the expected outcomes and understand what is happening in the [Project](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/project/).

Inspections are typically conducted at key points in Scrum, such as during the [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/) and [Daily Scrum](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/daily-scrum/). The goal is to gather empirical data that can inform decisions and guide necessary adjustments to the process or product.