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Practical Management Science

Practical Management Science

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ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter10: Introduction To Simulation Modeling

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Given the following profit matrix. Draw the decision tree and decide which alternative you choose based on:
probability
(-20)
(.30)
(50)
a. Expected Value
$1
$2
$3
b. Savage regret minimax
A
50
c. EVPI
80
40
Alternate
Qd
B
C
-10
0
20
90
50
60

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