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IA 261. Hypothesis Testing


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012202

Examines hypothesis testing in national, military, counter, and competitive intelligence. By comparing alternate theories in terms of their explanatory power and predictive success, students will learn the most relevant methods for integrating facts into unified theories, assessing theories, and properly qualifying and reevaluating theories to compensate for risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite(s): Either a minimum grade of “C” in IA 150  or current enrollment in IA 150 .