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July 28, 2004
Encyclopedia: Decision Theory
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Decision Theory: Decision theory is a body of knowledge and related analytical techniques of different degrees of formality designed to help a decision maker choose among a set of alternatives in light of their possible consequences. Decision theory can apply to conditions of certainty, risk, or uncertainty. More...
Posted by DSN at July 28, 2004 09:41 AM