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Introduction to Intelligence Studies
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Introduction to Intelligence Studies

by Carl J. Jensen III, David H. McElreath, Melissa Graves
November 2012
Beginner content levelBeginner
374 pages
12h 7m
English
CRC Press
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encouraged to use many dierent analytical techniques. Perhaps the most
important thing to come from using these methods is that it forces analysts
to “think about their thinking.” In other words, it makes them more con-
scious of their biases and assumptions, which can then be eliminated.
Understanding Our Assumptions:
Key Assumptions Check
In every decision we make, we formulate assumptions; in most cases, our
assumptions remain unstated. is can be dangerous, especially if we assume
incorrectly. As discussed in the previous chapter, this can lead to mirror
imaging, or ltering information through the lens of personal experience.
When we mirror image, we assume that others view the world the same way ...
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