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Chapter 6
Event Pathway Maps
6.1 What It Is
An event pathway map is a graphical representation of the temporal evolu-
tion of an event (and associated pre- conditions) through time. It is essen-
tially a verbal description of a timeline. Event pathway maps identify and
describe various event activities comprising an event, when they occurred,
and their order or sequence of occurrence. Event pathway maps repre-
sent simplified versions of influence diagrams, causal maps, and why-
because analyses.
6.2 When to Use
Event pathway maps are often used when trying to graphically depict and
verbally describe the evolution of an event through time. They ...