What are the 4 foundational Structured Analytic Techniques - correct answer Idea Generation
Argument Mapping
Four Ways of Seeing
Key Assumptions Check
What is Idea Generation - correct answer introduces creativity into analysis
Idea Generation Mind Mapping - correct answer Creates visualization of ideas connected to topic in tree-
style diagram.
Mind Mapping Best Practice - correct answer Use in early stages to develop topics, relevant subquestions
in framing/knowledge review
Idea Generation Domain Heuristics - correct answer Categorical thinking and structured brainstorming to
introduce relevant topics and broader perspective; 6 sub domains STEEPM
Idea Generation Starbursting - correct answer Focuses on 5Ws & H to generate list of relevant topics and
ideas
Idea Generation Application Driver Identification - correct answer structured brainstorming to identify
change agents
Idea Generation Application Indicators/Sign Posts - correct answer Generated by considering what would
tell the analyst when one scenario/outcome is more likely over others
What are 6 Parts of an Argument - correct answer Claim
Grounds
Warrant
Backing