Decision Theory

A theoretical technique utilizing a group of related constructs to describe or prescribe how individuals or groups of people choose a course of action when faced with several alternatives and a variable amount of knowledge about the determinants of the outcomes of those alternatives.

Year introduced: 1980

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Tree Number(s): G17.162

MeSH Unique ID: D003662

Entry Terms:

• Decision Theories
• Theories, Decision
• Theory, Decision

See Also:

• Operations Research

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