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Dec Trees
Dec Trees
Decision Trees
Used for complex decision problems
characterized by uncertainities
Two main symbols:
Box = Decision
Circle = Random event
Expected profit values calculated
Select decision with highest exp. profit
An Example
A glass factory specializing in crystal is experiencing a
substantial backlog, and the firm's management is considering
three courses of action:
A
B
EVA=.4(90)+.5(50)+.1(10)=$62k