Heuer, Richards J. creator Pherson, Randolph H. text bibliography wau Washington, DC CQ Press c2011 2011 monographic eng

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xix, 343 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. Richards J. Heuer Jr. and Randolph H. Pherson turn a lifetime of expertise toward formalizing, adapting, and standardizing a set of 50 of the most robust analytic techniques in use in intelligence analysis today. This ready reference showcases current and cutting-edge best practices and represents a significant leap forward in depth, detail, and utility from existing handbooks. Logically organized and richly illustrated, Structured Analytic Techniques makes it easy to navigate, reference, and put the tools to use right away. Each technique is clearly and systematically explained: when to use, value added, the method, potential pitfalls, examples of how it can be used, its relationship to other techniques, and its origins. Introduction and overview -- building a taxonomy -- criteria for selecting structured technique -- decomposition and visualization -- Idea generation -- scenarios and indicators -- hypothesis generation and testing -- assessment of cause and effect -- challenge analysis -- conflicy management - decision support -- practitioner's guide to collaboration -- evaluation os structured analytic techniques -- vision of the future. by Richards J. Heuer, Jr. and Randolph H. Pherson. Spiral binding. Includes bibliographical references. n-us--- Intelligence service United States Intelligence service Methodology Servicio de inteligencia Estados Unidos Servicio de inteligencia Metodología JK 468 H592s 2011 327.12 9781608710188 (alk. paper) 1608710181 (alk. paper) DLC 090827 20230410121027.0 eng