Decision points

The following decision tree shows a logical sequence of decisions (shown in the rectangular boxes) and chance outcomes (chance events are represented by circles). At each decision point, petroleum economics is applied to determine the choice, with the criterion being to achieve a positive EMV. 

Decision points = product specifications and identity of MSA species... 

Decision point = selection of current stream to process... 

Decision points = selection of destination, recycle point, and operation to be appHed to given stream... 

Update worksheet (stream, possible moves, chosen move, decision point). 

If another solution is desired, return to any/all decision points and choose different alternatives. 

Decision Trees In a typical decision tree, illustrated in a very simplified form by Fig. 9-24, each node represents a decision point (DP) at which one or more alternatives are available. Some quantifiable result of each alternative is chosen as a basis for comparison for example, the net present value (NPV). A value is assigned to the probability of attaining each result, either cumulative or not as required. These may be obtained by the methods just described or otherwise. The estimates are subject to the restriction that the sum of the proba-... 

The technique is based on the methods of linear algebra and the theoiy of games. When the problem contains many multibranched decision points, a computer may be needed to follow all possible paths and hst them in order of desirability in terms of the quantitative criterion chosen. The decision maker may then concentrate on the routes at the top of the list and choose from among them by using other, possibly subjective criteria. The technique has many uses which are weh covered in an extensive hterature and wih not be further considered here. 

Decision Point Key Questions and Decisions Information Used... 

Specification Limits) allows (vertical) dashed lines to be added to illustrate the Accept/Reject decision points that the Quality Assurance Department uses in product release. 

Figure 24.3 Strategic pathway of Bayesian Markov model showing decision points for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer [14]. Bx = biopsy Dx = diagnosis.

As projects approach decision points regarding oral absorption solubihty assays must change towards the traditional thermodynamic equilibrium solubihty assay. Stated again for emphasis - the early discovery kinetic solubihty assay is not a replacement for a traditional thermodynamic equilibrium solubihty assay. Accurate oral absorption requires testing of crystalline materials and corresponding accurate solubihty testing of crystalline materials. 

Identify key therapeutic decision points in the treatment of epilepsy. 

The decision point is not a branch point in the programming sense but instead says that there are two possible outcomes of this action its postcondition includes (s1 or s2). Without the preconditions, either outcome would satisfy this spec. Decision points can sometimes simplify transitions Figure 3.22 could be simplified to a single decision point, with creation and date change actions transitioning via that shared point. 

Decision-making tool, for sensor technology, 22 264-266 Decision points, in separations process heuristics, 22 316... 

PLAN 1 Clinical Decision Point Is Short Term Tolerance Or Human Pharmacokinetics... 

PLAN 2 Clinical Decision Point Is An Indication Of Efficacy In Man ... 

Chemical reactivity risk. See Risk assessment Chemical reactivity tests, 84-90 decision point, 90 deflagration screening tests, 85,87 reaction calorimetry, 88-90 screening data interpretation, 85, 86 small-scale screening tests, 87-88 Chemical structure and bonds, hazards identification, 80, 82 CHETAH program (ASTM), 79,82 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990, 174... 

Decision making, process risk management decisions, documentation, 105-106 Decision point, chemical reactivity tests, 90 Decommissioning, chemical reactivity hazard management, 25 Decomposition pressure test, chemical reactivity tests, 88... 

For the three pivotal points, this transformation has the same effect as Eq. (12) but with exact values and simpler handling deviations between the pivots are remarkable but without interest for the intended goal. An interesting property of Eq. (14) is that it may be adapted to any other decision point /i by simply altering the value of the exponent c. While the two extreme pivots remain unchanged, the exponent of the break-even point fz = 0.5 is found as c = log(0.5) /log(/i) ... 

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