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Inferring robust decision models in multicriteria classification problems: An experimental analysis

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  • Doumpos, Michael
  • Zopounidis, Constantin
  • Galariotis, Emilios

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Recent research on robust decision aiding has focused on identifying a range of recommendations from preferential information and the selection of representative models compatible with preferential constraints. This study presents an experimental analysis on the relationship between the results of a single decision model (additive value function) and the ones from the full set of compatible models in classification problems. Different optimization formulations for selecting a representative model are tested on artificially generated data sets with varying characteristics.

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  • Doumpos, Michael & Zopounidis, Constantin & Galariotis, Emilios, 2014. "Inferring robust decision models in multicriteria classification problems: An experimental analysis," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 236(2), pages 601-611.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:236:y:2014:i:2:p:601-611
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2013.12.034
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