Intelligence Toolbox: Analysis of Competing Hypothesis 101

The Intelligence Toolbox. Tradecraft content for need-to-know subscribers. In this segment I briefly cover ACH and share a useful template.

The Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) is a structured method for considering multiple competing explanations for a given situation or event. It is a critical thinking tool that helps to minimize cognitive biases and promotes a systematic examination of alternative explanations. ACH is widely used in intelligence analysis and problem-solving in various fields. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to use the Analysis of Competing Hypotheses method.

Download the template below!