Abstract
The questions that Intelligence Professionals ask shape their understanding of problems, the way that these are researched, and the assessments that they make. This paper outlines a proposed research project aimed at identifying the questions that Intelligence Professionals ask as part of the analytic process. Are there specific questions that intelligence analysts ask when faced with an analytical problem? Do more experienced intelligence analysts ask different questions to more junior and inexperienced analysts? Do intelligence analysts use different types of questions for different problems? Alternatively, are there common questions that intelligence analysts ask that can be applied across a range of problems to gain insight and reduce uncertainty? This research paper has emerged from personal experience in course development and delivery of teaching to both junior and more experienced intelligence analysts and the nature of discussions and debates evident within analytic teams. This paper develops a set of initial research questions for examination so that we can be confident that we understand the questions that analysts actually ask within the analytic process.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Studies Association 57th Annual Convention |
| Publisher | International Studies Association |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | International Studies Association 57th Annual Convention - Headquarters Hotel: Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, United States Duration: 16 Mar 2016 → 19 Mar 2016 http://www.isanet.org/Conferences/Atlanta-2016 (Conference website) |
Conference
| Conference | International Studies Association 57th Annual Convention |
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| Abbreviated title | Exploring Peace |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Atlanta |
| Period | 16/03/16 → 19/03/16 |
| Other | There were 272 theme panels drawn from most ISA sections and often co-sponsored by multiple sections. Highly successful programs such as the Junior Scholar Symposium included peace-related sessions and provided opportunities for junior and senior scholars to come together. I would again like to thank program co-chairs Amanda Murdie and Cooper Drury for their excellent work in putting together the program for the Atlanta conference. As ISA now has almost 7,000 members from 121 countries, we must not forget our shared interests and missions, even as the association grows more diverse on a host of dimensions. |
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