The phrase "avoiding speculation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the importance of not making assumptions or guesses about a situation or topic.
Example: "In our analysis, we should focus on the facts and data, avoiding speculation about future outcomes."
Alternatives: "steering clear of conjecture" or "refraining from assumptions".
The message encouraged them to let legislators know about their work, their values and their involvement in the community while avoiding speculation about the Enron scandal.
In addition to avoiding speculation, avoid phrases like "interestingly, we found that…", unless that interestingness can be concretely justified e.g., the result contradicts a major hypothesis, or past findings in the field.
He claimed he had no endgame, casually avoiding speculation that all he wanted was to throw one more pitch for a major league team, which would extend by five years his appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot.
John Cassidy may have been avoiding speculation about Mitt Romney's choice for a running mate, but many other writers and pundits can't seem to stop themselves from weighing in on the veepstakes.
By Jon Michaud August 10 , 2012John Cassidy may have been avoiding speculation about Mitt Romney's choice for a running mate, but many other writers and pundits can't seem to stop themselves from weighing in on the veepstakes.
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"For the avoidance of doubt and to avoid speculation, I advise that Paul Murray and Sandy Easdale both displayed a constructive and flexible attitude during my discussions with them".
The majority opinion studiously avoided speculation about the future.
To avoid speculation or remorse about her, he turned his attention to the evening paper.
The official media have avoided speculation about any possible link between the landslide and mining activities in the area.
He also studiously avoids speculation that military dissent would have meaningfully changed the course of the Vietnam War.
