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Optimal Sequential Decisions and the Content of the Fourth-and-Goal Conference

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  • W. J. Hurley

    (Department of Business Administration, The Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7K 5L0)

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During fourth-and-goal conferences toward the end of very close football games, teams sometimes decide whether to kick a field goal or try for a touchdown. Such conferences should never involve this subject matter.

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  • W. J. Hurley, 1998. "Optimal Sequential Decisions and the Content of the Fourth-and-Goal Conference," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 28(6), pages 19-22, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:28:y:1998:i:6:p:19-22
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.28.6.19
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    1. Keith A. Willoughby & Kent J. Kostuk, 2005. "An Analysis of a Strategic Decision in the Sport of Curling," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 2(1), pages 58-63, March.
    2. Donald L. Keefer & Craig W. Kirkwood & James L. Corner, 2004. "Perspective on Decision Analysis Applications, 1990–2001," Decision Analysis, INFORMS, vol. 1(1), pages 4-22, March.

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