Solving discrete multiattribute problems under risk based on an approximation

Authors

  • Sixto Ríos-Insua Madrid Technical University, Spain
  • Alfonso Mateos Madrid Technical University, Spain
  • Antonio Jiménez Madrid Technical University, Spain

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https://doi.org/10.33993/jnaat322-750

Keywords:

decision analysis, multiattribute utility, efficient set, approximation
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Abstract

We consider the multiattribute decision making problem under risk with imprecise information on the decision maker's preferences, modelled by means of a vector utility function. We propose an interactive decision aid approach, which uses an idea of approximation to the utility efficient set and qualitative comparisons for the decision maker, to overcome the possible difficulty in generate it. An application to university selection illustrates the procedure.

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2003-08-01

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Ríos-Insua, S., Mateos, A., & Jiménez, A. (2003). Solving discrete multiattribute problems under risk based on an approximation. Rev. Anal. Numér. Théor. Approx., 32(2), 209–222. https://doi.org/10.33993/jnaat322-750

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