Technology foresight: types and methods
International Journal of Foresight and Innovation PolicyPublished 1 January 2010
Alan L. Porter
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This paper posits nine dimensions to distinguish the types of foresight studies. It arrays a rich repertoire of 13 families of foresight methods. It then suggests considerations in deciding which of those methods suit the various types of foresight endeavours. There is no one way to conduct effective foresight studies.
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Decision SciencesHealth ProfessionsEnvironmental Science
Technological forecasting for decision making
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