A researcher has analyzed a certain historic event, by checking what would happen if the participants in that event have done something differently.
What is a good word or phrase that describes this kind of analysis?
I currently have two options: “what-if” analysis, or “retrospective” analysis. Can you suggest a better option?
Answer
“What if analysis” is perfectly fine. Othere terms are “counterfactual analysis,” as in George White’ answer, or “alternative history.”
Attribution
Source : Link , Question Author : Erel Segal-Halevi , Answer Author : Tom Au
