Analyze

Abstract

Chapter 4 discusses the difficult, multilayered art of technical analysis. For those who haven’t yet developed their own methodology, it begins by considering different routes through the work, taking either the point of view of a problem looking for a solution, or that of a solution looking for a problem (looking for a solution). Using canvases (or spreadsheets) makes it possible to systematically evaluate technology features, application criteria, competitors, and timing—all of which were discussed in Chapter 1. Finally, the chapter discusses levels of confidence in the analysis presented, and the importance of coming to a conclusion of some kind, even if the conclusion is that more research is needed.