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decision theory

de·ci·sion the·o·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-sizh-uh n thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
    • /dɪˈsɪʒ ən ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-sizh-uh n thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
    • /dɪˈsɪʒ ən ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of decision theory words

  • noun decision theory the study of strategies for decision-making under conditions of uncertainty in such a way as to maximize the expected utility 3
  • noun decision theory the theory of making decisions based on assigning probabilities to various factors and assigning numerical consequences to the outcome. 1
  • noun Technical meaning of decision theory (probability)   A branch of statistics concerning strategies for decision making in non-deterministic systems. Decision theory seeks to find strategies that maximise the expected value of a utility function measuring the desirability of possible outcomes. 1
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Origin of decision theory

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65

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decision theory popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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