Chapter 4: Model Components
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Decision Support Systems

Vicki L. Sauter

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Models

Figure 4.1: Dimensions of models

Figure 4.2: Objective data analysis with Reuters Money Network

Figure 4.3: Simulation software support

Model-Base Management Systems

Figure 4.4: Simple model selection

Figure 4.5: Simple manipulation of model

Figure 4.6: Model option selections

Figure 4.7: Traditional results format

Figure 4.8: Results with decision support

Figure 4.9: Detailed model support

Figure 4.10: Passive warning of model problems

Figure 4.11: Active warning of model problems

Figure 4.12: Seamless integration of models

Figure 4.13: Modeling results with some interpretative support

Figure 4.14: Plot of maintenance data

Figure 4.15: Model results with better interpretative support

Figure 4.16: Passive prompting for further analyses

Figure 4.17: Active prompting for further analyses

The Car Example

Figure 4.18: Assistance for defining criteria

Figure 4.19: Finer detailed definition of criteria

Figure 4.20: Content-dependent assistance of criteria selection

Figure 4.21: Support for criteria definition

Figure 4.22: Level 5 Object code to DSS

Figure 4.23: Intelligent support in a DSS

Figure 4.24: Brainstorming support tools

Figure 4.25: Support for multi-criterion choices

Figure 4.26: Results from analysis using AutoAnswers

Figure 4.27: AutoAnswers menu for examination of other criteria

Figure 4.28: Consumer Reports data that could be accessed from a DSS. Adapted from Consumer Reports 1995 New car Yearbook, Yonkers, NY: Consumers Union, 1995, p.102

Figure 4.29: Edmund's car review available on the Internet

Figure 4.30: Queries like these are designed to help the user better understand his or her choices

Figure 4.31: Level 5 Object code to support analysis in Figures 4.30 and 4.32

Figure 4.32: Decision support results

Figure 4.33: historical information to facilitate support

Figure 4.34: Support for users when exploring assumptions

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A series of links are available to examples, references and related information.

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