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Precise Decision Language

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  • James E. Smith

    (The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708)

Abstract

Howard (2004) proposes a “precise decision language” that aims to improve clarity of discussion and thought about decision making and decision modeling. While I applaud Howard's goals, I think it is important that our language be consistent with the terminology currently used in the many fields related to decision analysis. On these grounds, I argue against some of Howard's proposed changes.

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  • James E. Smith, 2004. "Precise Decision Language," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 1(2), pages 79-81, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ordeca:v:1:y:2004:i:2:p:79-81
    DOI: 10.1287/deca.1030.0014
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    1. L. Robin Keller & Ali Abbas & Manel Baucells & Vicki M. Bier & David Budescu & John C. Butler & Philippe Delquié & Jason R. W. Merrick & Ahti Salo & George Wu, 2010. "From the Editors..," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 7(4), pages 327-330, December.
      • L. Robin Keller & Manel Baucells & Kevin F. McCardle & Gregory S. Parnell & Ahti Salo, 2007. "From the Editors..," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 4(4), pages 173-175, December.
      • L. Robin Keller & Manel Baucells & John C. Butler & Philippe Delquié & Jason R. W. Merrick & Gregory S. Parnell & Ahti Salo, 2008. "From the Editors..," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 5(4), pages 173-176, December.
      • L. Robin Keller & Manel Baucells & John C. Butler & Philippe Delquié & Jason R. W. Merrick & Gregory S. Parnell & Ahti Salo, 2009. "From the Editors ..," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 6(4), pages 199-201, December.
    2. Ronald A. Howard, 2004. "Response to Comments on Howard (2004)," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 1(2), pages 89-92, June.
    3. L. Robin Keller & Kelly M. Kophazi, 2008. "From the Editors..," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 5(2), pages 57-59, June.

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