Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs): Difference between revisions

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=== Technique 1: Chronologies and Timelines ===
=== Technique 1: Chronologies and Timelines ===
[[File:media/Figure-7.2-Timeline_Estimate.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 211)
[[File:Figure-7.2-Timeline_Estimate.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 211)


'''Step-by-Step Guide:'''
'''Step-by-Step Guide:'''
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Find the template from [MindTools-Starbursting](https://www.mindtools.com/ab1w9zu/starbursting) or [download here](./media/Starbursting.pdf).
Find the template from [MindTools-Starbursting](https://www.mindtools.com/ab1w9zu/starbursting) or [download here](./media/Starbursting.pdf).


[[File:media/Figure-6.5-Starbursting-Example.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 167)
[[File:Figure-6.5-Starbursting-Example.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 167)


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* '''STEP 4''': Assign values to the arguments to determine their strength. Calculate the total score to determine the dominant side. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)
* '''STEP 4''': Assign values to the arguments to determine their strength. Calculate the total score to determine the dominant side. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)


[[File:media/table-4.2.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)
[[File:table-4.2.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)


=== Technique 1: Key Assumptions Check ===
=== Technique 1: Key Assumptions Check ===
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* '''STEP 4''': Refine the list and update based on group feedback. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)
* '''STEP 4''': Refine the list and update based on group feedback. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)


[[File:media/table-6.4.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)
[[File:table-6.4.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)


=== Technique 1: Red Hat Analysis and Structured Brainstorming ===
=== Technique 1: Red Hat Analysis and Structured Brainstorming ===