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== Cost-benefit analysis == ...s/) is a systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives used to determine options which provide the best approach to achieving bene

...ng compared are equal, and thus, the decision-making criterion is the cost of each alternative. ...and "minimization" (from Latin ''minimis'', meaning "smallest"). The term "analysis" comes from the Greek ''ἀνάλυσις'' (analusis) meaning "a breaking

...erdisciplinary field of study that uses mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and mathematical optimization to make decisions and solve problems in orga ...ods to help make better decisions. It is often considered to be a subfield of [[Operations Research]] because it heavily uses the scientific method to so

...and functional business requirements). The term originated from the field of [[Economics]] and [[Business Management]]. ...he Latin ''bene'' meaning "good" and ''facere'' meaning "to do". The term "analysis" comes from the Greek ''analusis'' meaning "a breaking up" or "an untying".

== Decision Analysis == '''Decision Analysis''' (pronounced: de-ci-sion a-na-ly-sis) is a systematic, quantitative and v

...process that results in the selection of a course of action among several alternatives. Every decision-making process produces a final choice, which may or may no ...Old English ''macian'', meaning "to make". Together, they form the concept of "cutting off" other possibilities to "make" a single choice.

...retrieval of citations from scientific literature that address the use of alternatives to live vertebrates in biomedical research and testing. ...name reflects the database's purpose of providing alternatives to the use of live vertebrates in biomedical research.

...conclusion or making a choice among alternatives. It is a critical aspect of medical practice, often involving complex considerations and ethical dilemm ...the Latin word 'decisio', meaning 'to cut off'. This reflects the process of eliminating options until a final choice is made.

...dy undertaken to determine and document a project's viability. The results of this study are used to make a decision whether to proceed with the project, ...Old French "estudie", meaning "application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge".

...es among different alternatives. It is a fundamental concept in the fields of [[Statistics]], [[Economics]], and [[Psychology]]. ...that individuals make decisions based on the perceived utility or benefit of the different options available to them.

...y by Austrian economist [[Friedrich von Wieser]] in his work on the theory of [[Marginal utility|marginal utility]]. ...ics]] because it helps individuals and businesses to measure the trade-off of doing one action over another.

...ns. The term originated from military efforts in World War II, where teams of scientists and mathematicians worked on complex logistical and strategic pr ...nd the most effective utilization of limited military resources by the use of quantitative techniques.

== Burden of Proof (Medical) == ...prove that a particular treatment or intervention is in the best interest of the patient.

In the context of [[medicine]], problem solving refers to the process by which healthcare pro # '''[[Solution Evaluation]]''': The effectiveness of the solution is evaluated over time.

...ystematic evaluation of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of a new or existing technology. It is often used to inform policy decisions a ...chnology assessment is to provide policy-makers with information on policy alternatives.