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Addressing time-scale differences among decision-makers through model abstractions
Addressing time-scale differences among decision-makers through model abstractions
2005,
A decision support system (DSS) may, now more than ever, be shared by multiple...
On the complexity of minmax regret linear programming
On the complexity of minmax regret linear programming
2005,
We consider linear programming problems with uncertain objective function...
Combining latent learning with dynamic programming in the modular anticipatory classifier system
Combining latent learning with dynamic programming in the modular anticipatory classifier system
2005,
Learning Classifier Systems (LCS) are rule based Reinforcement Learning (RL) systems...
Propositional distances and compact preference representation
Propositional distances and compact preference representation
2005,
Distances between possible worlds play an important role in logic-based knowledge...
The impact of regulation on cost efficiency: An empirical analysis of Wisconsin Water Utilities
The impact of regulation on cost efficiency: An empirical analysis of Wisconsin Water Utilities
2005,
The impact of regulation of efforts to minimize costs has been widely discussed, but...
Compressed natural gas bus safety: A quantitative risk assessment
Compressed natural gas bus safety: A quantitative risk assessment
2005,
This study assesses the fire safety risks associated with compressed natural gas (CNG)...
Decomposition by causal forces: a procedure for forecasting complex time series
Decomposition by causal forces: a procedure for forecasting complex time series
2005,
Causal forces are a way of summarizing forecasters' expectations about what will...
The value of statistical forecasts in the UK Association Football betting market
The value of statistical forecasts in the UK Association Football betting market
2004,
In this paper, we evaluate the economic significance of statistical forecasts of UK...
Evaluating consumer sentiments as predictors of UK household consumption behavior: Are they accurate and useful?
Evaluating consumer sentiments as predictors of UK household consumption behavior: Are they accurate and useful?
2004,
This paper investigates empirically whether consumer sentiments indices, based on...
Output specification and performance measurement in fire services: An ordinal output variable approach
Output specification and performance measurement in fire services: An ordinal output variable approach
2005,
This paper investigates performance differences in fire services with an ordinal...
Consideration sets, intentions and the inclusion of “don't know” in a two-stage model for voter choice
Consideration sets, intentions and the inclusion of “don't know” in a two-stage model for voter choice
2005,
We present a statistical model for voter choice that incorporates a consideration set...
Alternative methods of forecasting risks in Naval manpower planning
Alternative methods of forecasting risks in Naval manpower planning
2005,
This paper compares qualitative and quantitative methods to incorporate risk in...
Decision support for the career field selection process at the US Air Force Academy
Decision support for the career field selection process at the US Air Force Academy
2005,
Each year, the US Air Force Academy graduates nearly 1000 young men and women. To...
A case-based fuzzy multicriteria decision support model for tropical cyclone forecasting
A case-based fuzzy multicriteria decision support model for tropical cyclone forecasting
2005,
This paper proposes a multi-stage framework for intelligent decision support. The...
Game theoretic models for climate change negotiations
Game theoretic models for climate change negotiations
2005,
Negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere are modeled as...
Supporting triage of children with abdominal pain in the emergency room
Supporting triage of children with abdominal pain in the emergency room
2005,
The paper describes a methodology used for selecting the most relevant clinical...
Mathematical modeling and pharmaceutical pricing: Analyses used to inform in-licensing and development go/no-go decisions
Mathematical modeling and pharmaceutical pricing: Analyses used to inform in-licensing and development go/no-go decisions
2005,
In the face of significant real healthcare cost inflation, pressured budgets, and...
Ranking the ‘balance’ of state long-term care systems: A comparative exposition of the simple multiattribute rating technique exploiting ranks and classification and ranking belief simplex techniques
Ranking the ‘balance’ of state long-term care systems: A comparative exposition of the simple multiattribute rating technique exploiting ranks and classification and ranking belief simplex techniques
2005,
The use of attribute sets to rank units of health provision (e.g., states,...
The cost efficiency and clinical quality of institutional long-term care for the elderly
The cost efficiency and clinical quality of institutional long-term care for the elderly
2005,
This study applied the stochastic frontier cost function with inefficiency effects to...
Assessing and using the multiple correlated components of the burden of disease in decision-making in health care
Assessing and using the multiple correlated components of the burden of disease in decision-making in health care
2005,
In medical decision-making, we must (a) establish the patient's prognosis, and (b)...
Quantifying effect of a hospital's caseload for a surgical specialty on that of another hospital using multi-attribute market segments
Quantifying effect of a hospital's caseload for a surgical specialty on that of another hospital using multi-attribute market segments
2005,
Inpatient and outpatient data were used to create market segments consisting of...
Hospital cost flexibility in the presence of many outputs: A public–private comparison
Hospital cost flexibility in the presence of many outputs: A public–private comparison
2005,
This paper develops flexibility measures in the context of a multi-firm output based...
Mathematical models for the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer
Mathematical models for the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer
2005,
Colorectal cancer is a major cause of death for men and women in the Western world....
Collection and preparation of sensor network data to support modeling and analysis of outpatient clinics
Collection and preparation of sensor network data to support modeling and analysis of outpatient clinics
2005,
Simulation studies of outpatient clinics often involve significant data collection...
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