Forecasting International Relations: A Proposed Investigation of Three Mode Factor Analysis.

Abstract

Patterns, indicators, and forecasts of international environments and behavior are of interest to policymakers as they try to link national goals and policy alternatives and to scholars as they try to develop a 'meteorology' of international relations. A problem exists in delineating trend patterns so that precise and reliable forecasts can be made. Research is proposed on three-mode factor analysis as a possible solution to this problem. The research should improve judgement on how well three-mode factor analysis contributes to clarifying patterns, indicators and forecasts of international environments and behavior. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0725126

Entities

People

  • Rudolph Rummel

Organizations

  • University of HawaiĘ»i System

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Science
  • Delphi Method
  • Environment
  • Factor Analysis
  • Indicators
  • Information Science
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • International Relations
  • Judgment
  • Meteorology

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design