Futures Studies using Morphological Analysis

Morphological analysis is a method for rigorously structuring and investigating the total set of relationships in inherently non-quantifiable socio-technical problem complexes (variously called “wicked problems” and “social messes”). The method is carried out by developing a discrete parameter space of the problem complex to be investigated, and defining relationships between the parameters on the basis of internal consistency. Such an internally linked parameter space is called a morphological field. With proper computer support, a morphological field can be treated as an inference model.