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28165introduction PDF
28165introduction PDF
• Appoint CR
• Course Outline
• Probabilistic Models
Where some input data values are uncertain
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data
The modeling process begins with data
• Quantitative Data
Numerical factors such as costs and revenues
• Qualitative Data
Factors that effect the environment which are
difficult to quantify
Spreadsheets in Decision Making
• Computers are used to create and solve
models
• Conflicting viewpoints
• Beginning assumptions
• Solution outdated
Possible Problems in
Developing Decision Models
Developing a Model
• Fitting the textbook models
• Understanding the model
• Validity of data
Possible Problems in
Developing Decision Models
Developing a Solution
• Hard to understand mathematics
Implementation