Reconnaissance & Research
Reconnaissance and research are integral to any project or problem set. This involves the intentional exploration of unknown areas, either in terms of real world undertakings, or alternative through scholarship and knowledge investigation. There are many methodologies that can be employed in research, but, based on experience, the best methodology for the kind of problem set and the kind of information one wishes to gain is the least costly in terms of research resources and the one that is most likely to bear fruit. Experience and expertise allows a person to conduct relevant research with appropriate methods.