SRC05 — Heuer & Pherson SATs — Scorecard¶
Source Information¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis (3rd Edition) |
| URL | https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/structured-analytic-techniques-for-intelligence-analysis/book255432 |
| Authors | Randolph H. Pherson, Richards J. Heuer Jr. |
| Publication | SAGE / CQ Press |
| Date | 2020 (3rd edition) |
| Type | Textbook |
Summary Ratings¶
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Reliability | High |
| Relevance | Medium |
| Overall | Medium |
Rationale¶
| Domain | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Authority | Definitive reference; Heuer created ACH at CIA; 3 editions |
| Methodology | Catalogues 66 SATs with systematic descriptions |
| Currency | 2020 (3rd edition) |
| Objectivity | Academic textbook |
| Scope | 66 techniques across diagnostic, contrarian, and imaginative categories |
| Corroboration | Foundation of IC analytical tradecraft training |
Evidence Extracts¶
| Evidence ID | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRC05-E01 | 66 SATs include evidence-based techniques but not GRADE/PRISMA/Cochrane |