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  • December 2004 (Revised March 2006)
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Decision Trees

By: Robin Greenwood and Lucy White
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Abstract

This case introduces decision analysis. Using a simple example, it illustrates the use of probability trees and decision trees as tools for solving business problems.

Keywords

Decision Making

Citation

Greenwood, Robin, and Lucy White. "Decision Trees." Harvard Business School Background Note 205-060, December 2004. (Revised March 2006.)
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