SRC02 — Prunckun Handbook — Scorecard¶
Source Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Handbook of Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis |
| URL | https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Scientific-Intelligence-Professional-Education/dp/0810867532 |
| Authors | Hank Prunckun |
| Publication | Scarecrow Press / Rowman & Littlefield |
| Date | 2010 (1st ed.), 2019 (3rd ed.) |
| Type | Textbook |
Summary Ratings¶
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Reliability | High |
| Relevance | High |
| Overall | High |
Rationale¶
| Domain | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Authority | Academic textbook in professional intelligence education series; multiple editions |
| Methodology | Comprehensive treatment of scientific inquiry methods applied to intelligence |
| Currency | 3rd edition 2019 |
| Objectivity | Academic textbook |
| Scope | Covers data collection, statistics, SWOT, PEST, Pareto, link analysis, timelines |
| Corroboration | Standard reference in intelligence education |
Evidence Extracts¶
| Evidence ID | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRC02-E01 | Applies general scientific inquiry to IC, not specific frameworks |