Analytical Techniques
Structured methods to improve your analytical thinking and overcome cognitive biases
About This Learning Path
Analytical Techniques are methodologies designed to improve the rigor and quality of intelligence analysis. This learning path teaches you how to apply these techniques to overcome cognitive biases, challenge assumptions, and generate more accurate assessments.
From basic techniques like Analysis of Competing Hypotheses to advanced methods like Red Team Analysis, you'll learn practical approaches that can be applied to any intelligence problem. The course emphasizes both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these techniques.
Available Learning Formats
Topics Covered
Analysis of Competing Hypotheses
Master the systematic evaluation of multiple hypotheses to avoid confirmation bias.
Structured Brainstorming
Use systematic approaches to generate ideas and hypotheses for complex problems.
Key Assumptions Check
Learn to identify and challenge the underlying assumptions in your analysis.
Indicators and Warnings
Develop frameworks to identify and monitor indicators of emerging threats or opportunities.
Cognitive Biases in Intelligence
Identify and mitigate common cognitive biases that affect analytical judgment.
Featured Resources
Structured Analytic Techniques Handbook
Guide to applying structured techniques in intelligence analysis.
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ACH Worksheet Templates
Ready-to-use templates for conducting Analysis of Competing Hypotheses.
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Case Study: Intelligence Failure Analysis
Examination of how structured techniques could have prevented historical intelligence failures.
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