Analysis - hdbk12000019

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Analysis

This level is also known as diagnosis and is the next level of cognitive objectives.

Objectives at this level define those capabilities needed to separate information into its

component parts to reveal their organization, relationships, and potential faults. Action

verbs used at this level include: analyze, break down, calculate, detect, diagnose, examine,

inspect, solve, compare, troubleshoot, or verify.

Example:

Given the reactor operating conditions, analyze the changes in

indicated reactor power caused by raising control rods. The analysis

must consider changes resulting from both temperature and xenon

concentration changes as described in the reactor physics manual.

Synthesis

Synthesis refers to the capability to assemble parts into a whole to create new solutions,

methods, or procedures. Here, information mastered in prior levels is combined to produce

an original result. Action verbs used at the development level include: assemble, construct,

create, derive, determine, develop, generate, invent, prescribe, mitigate, plan, or write.

Example:

Given an operational scenario for an event, prescribe specific

components from "Formality of Operations" for which adherence could

have prevented problems associated with the event. The components

prescribed will be in agreement with the specifications of RDSI II.8,

"Procedures," and RDSI IV.8 "Communications."

Evaluation

Evaluation is the highest level of cognitive activity. It defines those mental capabilities

needed to judge the value of material or information and to maintain effective control in a

dynamic, uncertain environment and emergency situations. The following action verbs can

signal objectives at this level: assess, avert, compare, conclude, choose, defend, evaluate,

judge, justify, lead, or predict.