CDASA 1 ANALYTIC COMMUNICATION|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+

What is Analytic Communication approved method to explain what we know to customer; standards for information quality control; specific language used to convey key details Deputy DNI for Intelligence Integration responsible for analytic communication across the IC Purpose of ICD 203--Analytic Standards Analytic standards govern production and evaluation of products; articulates analyst responsibility to strive for excellence, integrity; delineates the role of ODNI analytic ombuds Policy of ICD 203--Analytic Standards Analytic standards serve as core principles of intelligence analysis; foundational assessment criteria; common foundation for developing education/training; common ethic for achieving analytic rigor; protection of privacy/civil liberties; guides for analysis & production What are the analytic Standards Objective Independent of Political Consideration Timely Based on all available sources of intelligence Implements/exhibits analytic tradecraft standards What are the analytic tradecraft standards Sourcing Uncertainty Distinctions Alternatives Relevance Argumentation Analytic Line Accuracy Visuals Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Sourcing accurately identify/represent reporting & methodologies; describe quality/credibility of underlying sources/data/methodology Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Uncertainty indicates level of uncertainty on major analytic judgments Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Distinctions distinguish between statements that convey information, assumptions, and judgments; Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Alternatives incorporates analysis of alternatives; present alternatives that address uncertainty, complexity, or low probability/high impact situations Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Relevance demonstrate customer relevance and address implications; provide information beyond what is generally known; convey trends or prospects; warn of threats Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Argumentation uses clear and logical argumentation; present prominent and clear analytic message; present clear reasoning with no flaws in logic; use clear language Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Analytic Line explains change to or consistency of analytic judgment; explain how new information or reasoning supports change/maintain the analytic line Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Accuracy makes accurate judgements/assessments; express absolute probabilities in assessment not just relative ones; assess events, actions, policies/behaviors, not mental states or beliefs Analytic Tradecraft Standard--Visuals incorporates effective visual information where appropriate; visuals to clarify, complement argument Deputy DNI for Intelligence Integration (DDNI/II) confirms/directs application of analytic standards; conducts IC-wide program of periodic review of products; oversees analytic product evaluation programs in IC elements