Decision Analysis I

The course introduces you to decision analysis in theory and practice.

• Course structure

  The course covers the following parts:

  • classical decision theory with preference models and value functions,
  • decision modelling with decision trees and influence diagrams for decision problems under risk,
  • probability theory and subjective probabilities, uncertainty regarding outcomes and probability values,
  • sensitivity analysis and interval analysis,
  • utility theory and risk attitudes,
  • decisions with multiple objectives, conflicting objectives and multiple criteria and
  • elicitation methods for values, utilities, probabilities and weights.

  Teaching format

  The teaching activities consist of lectures, lessions and tutoring.
  The language of instruction is English.

  Assessment

  The course is examined through:

  • on-campus written exam and
  • assignments.

  Examiner

• Schedule
  The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

• Course literature

  Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

• Contact

  This course is part of a programme and is not available for application as a stand-alone course.

  Find more information about Master’s programmes here

  Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, DSV

  Study counsellors - master

  Margrét Håkansson and Mitra Wijkman

  master@dsv.su.se

  08-16 16 86

  

  • Visiting address

  • Nod Buildning, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, Kista

  • Office hours

  • Please contact us via email if you want to book a meeting. We are available on Campus in Kista and via Zoom.

  • Phone hours

  • Thursday 12.30–2 pm

  • Irregular office hours

  • Last phone hours of autumn semester 2024: 12 December

    First phone hours of spring semester 2025: 9 January