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Decision support systems for forest biodiversity management : a review of tools and an analytical-deliberative framework for understanding their successful application

Creator:: Gordon, Sean N.
Abstract:: The complexity of forest management has increased with the scope of resources of concern and the level of scrutiny from stakeholders. The design and use of specialized computer software, often referred to as “decision support systems” (DSS), is one method for helping managers deal with this complexity. DSS have proven...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: analytical benefits. A number of authors have suggested guidelines for choosing decision making methods

A decision model for apple harvester selection

Creator:: Rudkin, Terry Harrold, Langmo, R. Donald, Halter, Albert N., 1927-, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Published April 1973. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: guidelines will clarify factors that influence apple harvester performance, and aid the decision making

Understanding the Decision-Making Capacity of Oregon Coastal Watershed Councils

Creator:: Cumming, Gordon D.
Abstract:: In 1995, Oregon introduced the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds (formerly the Oregon Coho Salmon Recovery Initiative; OCRSI), a statewide cooperative effort between government and citizens. The Oregon Plan promotes voluntary and locally determined salmonid and watershed restoration initiatives. Watershed councils - groups comprised of citizens, federal and state...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Factors influencing source credibility of consumer reviews : apparel online shopping

Creator:: Shin, KoEun
Abstract:: The EBM model of consumer decision making was used to guide the present study. According to this model when consumers make purchase decisions, they search for information from either internal and/or external sources. When consumers do not have enough information from internal sources, such as knowledge and experiences, they search...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: model of consumer decision making was used to guide the present study. According to this model when

Effective decision-theoretic assistance through relational hierarchical models

Creator:: Natarajan, Sriraam
Abstract:: Building intelligent computer assistants has been a long-cherished goal of AI. Many intelligent assistant systems were built and fine-tuned to specific application domains. In this work, we develop a general model of assistance that combines three powerful ideas: decision theory, hierarchical task models and probabilistic relational languages. We use the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Sriraam Natarajan for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science presented on November 20

Planning in multi-agent partially observable domains using sparse sampling

Creator:: Donneau-Golencer, Thierry D.
Abstract:: A large number of sequential decision-making problems in uncertain environments can be modeled as Markov Decision Processes (MDPs). In such settings, an agent can observe at each time step the state of the environment and then executes an action, causing a stochastic transition to a new state of the environment...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping

Creator:: Kim, Mi-Jung
Abstract:: The purpose of the present study was to determine consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping. According to the existing literature, four categories of perceptions play primary roles for apparel shopping consumer decisions: apparel appearance, apparel comfort, fabric characteristics, and apparel fit. The present study aimed to observe how...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: their decision making process for selecting one apparel item to purchase. Observations were made

Diverse pathways in retirement transitions : influences of family, work, wealth, and health

Creator:: Peters, Cheryl L.
Abstract:: Shaped by life course and feminist perspectives, this study investigated the influence of finances, human capital, health, family situations, and work factors on two different retirement transitions among married and partnered men and women. Because women and men arrive at retirement under different life circumstances, logistic regression analyses were conducted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Final report : analysis and evaluation for the research and demonstration project entitled Environmental Impact Assessment : a framework for local participation and decision making

Creator:: Pease, James R. (James Robert) and Smardon, Richard C.
Abstract:: The basic objectives of this project can be stated as follows: 1. To test a methodology for improving the quality of impact statement content; 2. To provide opportunity for local participation in project design and decision making; 3. To provide more efficient procedures for complying with impact statement laws, thereby...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: FOR LOCAL PARTICIPATION AND DECISION MAKING Prepared by: James R. Pease Project Leader and Richard

The Energy Policy Act of 2003 and the social network of the power industry

Creator:: Crawford, Seth
Abstract:: This analysis determines the impact of campaign contributions on Senators' legislative activity on the Energy Policy Act of 2003, identifies organizations within the power policy-planning network, and examines the social netwrok of the energy industry and its relationship with the power policy-planning network. After describing the research methods used for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Decision support systems for forest biodiversity management : a review of tools and an analytical-deliberative framework for understanding their successful application

A decision model for apple harvester selection

Understanding the Decision-Making Capacity of Oregon Coastal Watershed Councils

Factors influencing source credibility of consumer reviews : apparel online shopping

Effective decision-theoretic assistance through relational hierarchical models

Planning in multi-agent partially observable domains using sparse sampling

Consumer perceptions of apparel products in Internet shopping

Diverse pathways in retirement transitions : influences of family, work, wealth, and health

Final report : analysis and evaluation for the research and demonstration project entitled Environmental Impact Assessment : a framework for local participation and decision making

The Energy Policy Act of 2003 and the social network of the power industry

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