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Intelligence Toolbox: Analysis of Competing Hypothesis 101
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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.

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Feb 06, 2023
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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.

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