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that work together to accomplish the goals and objectives identified through
examination of the problem space.
• Third, there must be a Bridging Methodology which allows for the “back and forth”
between requirements and objectives that any solution must meet, as dictated by the
frameworks that describe the problem, and architecture features and assessments of
the solution space that are mapped into the analyst’s understanding of the problem
itself.
• Finally, there must be a rigorous and repeatable portfolio decision methodology that
allows for the values of the decision maker and his/her organization to be incorporated,
and for defensible, tractable decisions to be made.
Figure A‐1 Elements of an M&V Analytical Methodology
A common issue in the development of analytical frameworks has been the tendency to frame
the problem and solution together. The conflation of “problem space” and “solution space”
brings with it several consequences. First, it tends to promote metrics and assessments that
maximize elemental solution parameters such as detector performance, rather than system
performance against the actual threat space, by assuming that they are proximate. Second, it
tends to lead analysts to fixate on a narrower problem (such as detector performance) rather
than assessing those issues in the context of the larger whole. Third, it does not enable a
common understanding of the problem space itself, allowing solutions to be framed in
whatever manner the solution proponent deems suitable. The entire set of symptoms run
counter to enabling the decision maker to achieve his/her ultimate goal: rendering and
defending a provably effective investment strategy for M&V capability development.
Separating the “problem space” from the “solution space” and analyzing them independently
can therefore yield benefits by eliminating or mitigating these issues.
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