Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis by Hank Prunckun (Englis

Description: Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis by Hank Prunckun Since 9/11, the needs of intelligence agencies as well as the missions they conduct have increased in number, size, and complexity. This expanded and updated edition offers a way of gaining the analytic skills essential to undertake intelligence work. It acquaints students a... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since 9/11, the needs of intelligence agencies as well as the missions they conduct have increased in number, size, and complexity. As such, government and private security agencies are recruiting staff to analyze the vast amount of data collected in these missions. This textbook offers a way of gaining the analytic skills essential to undertake intelligence work. It acquaints students and analysts with how intelligence fits into the larger research framework. It covers not only the essentials of applied research, but also the function, structure, and operational methods specifically involved in intelligence work. It looks at how analysts work with classified information in a security conscious environment as well as obtain data via covert methods. Students are left with little doubt about what intelligence is and how it is developed using scientific methods of inquiry.This revised edition of the popular text has been expanded and updated significantly. Author Biography Hank Prunckun is associate professor of intelligence analysis at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University, Sydney. Table of Contents Editors ForewordPreface1 Intelligence Theory2 Intelligence Organizational Structures3The Intelligence Research Process4The Scientific Method of Inquiry5 Intelligence Research Methodologies6 Idea Generation and Conceptualization7 Unobtrusive Data Collection8 Open Sources of Information9 Clandestine and Covert Sources of Information10 Content Analysis of Qualitative Data11 Qualitative Analytics12 Target Profiles13 Tactical Assessments14 Vehicle Route Analysis15 Geographic Analysis16 Quantitative Analytics17 Displaying Information in Figures and Tables18 Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments19 Strategic Intelligence Assessments20 Decision Support Analysis21 Basics of Defensive Counterintelligence22 Ethics in Intelligence ResearchAppendix—Critical Values of Chi-Square DistributionIndexAbout the Author Review This excellent book is an update of a 2010 book by the same author, Hand-book of Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis. In structure, it is a very teacher- and student-friendly textbook. . . .It is one of the most complete, readable, and thought-provoking books on intelligence that Ive had the pleasure of reading. . . .As some of you who read my reviews in the past know, I often judge a book by how many pages I dog-ear while Im reading it. Trust me, this is very well dog eared. . . .Among the most interesting discussions for any analyst are the chapters on qualitative analysis, where the author walks the user through, very carefully, how to utilize various forms of analysis and to present those results to the end-user. Frankly the book is worth it simply for that chapter. To that I would add the chapter Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments is a real gem. It shows where intelligence must interface with other forms of analysis and planning. Having taught courses in competitive intelligence, I would not hesitate to utilize this as a primary text for my students. For my colleagues who teach governmental, military, and law enforcement intelligence, I think that a brief review of this book will bring you to the same conclusion. * International Association for Intelligence Education * Long Description Since 9/11, the needs of intelligence agencies as well as the missions they conduct have increased in number, size, and complexity. As such, government and private security agencies are recruiting staff to analyze the vast amount of data collected in these missions. This textbook offers a way of gaining the analytic skills essential to undertake intelligence work. It acquaints students and analysts with how intelligence fits into the larger research framework. It covers not only the essentials of applied research, but also the function, structure, and operational methods specifically involved in intelligence work. It looks at how analysts work with classified information in a security conscious environment as well as obtain data via covert methods. Students are left with little doubt about what intelligence is and how it is developed using scientific methods of inquiry. This revised edition of the popular text has been expanded and updated significantly. Review Quote This excellent book is an update of a 2010 book by the same author, Hand-book of Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis. In structure, it is a very teacher- and student-friendly textbook. . . .It is one of the most complete, readable, and thought-provoking books on intelligence that Ive had the pleasure of reading. . . .As some of you who read my reviews in the past know, I often judge a book by how many pages I dog-ear while Im reading it. Trust me, this is very well dog eared. . . .Among the most interesting discussions for any analyst are the chapters on qualitative analysis, where the author walks the user through, very carefully, how to utilize various forms of analysis and to present those results to the end-user. Frankly the book is worth it simply for that chapter. To that I would add the chapter Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessments is a real gem. It shows where intelligence must interface with other forms of analysis and planning. Having taught courses in competitive intelligence, I would not hesitate to utilize this as a primary text for my students. For my colleagues who teach governmental, military, and law enforcement intelligence, I think that a brief review of this book will bring you to the same conclusion. Feature -Features new chapters on such topics as open sources of information; content analysis of qualitative data; target profiles; tactical assessments; vehicle route analysis; and decision support analysis-Pedagogical tools include learning activities, boxed definitions, and review questions-All chapters reviewed for timeliness and updated to reflect new developments or theories Details ISBN1442224312 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2014 ISBN-10 1442224312 ISBN-13 9781442224315 Format Hardcover Author Hank Prunckun Pages 384 Edition 2nd Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Media Book Short Title SCIENTIFIC METHODS OF INQUIRY Audience Age 18-22 Language English DEWEY 327.12072 Publication Date 2014-09-08 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield UK Release Date 2014-09-08 NZ Release Date 2014-09-08 US Release Date 2014-09-08 Edition Description Second Edition Series Security and Professional Intelligence Education Series Alternative 9781442224322 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-09-14 Illustrations 43 BW Illustrations, 44 Tables We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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