How to Make a Decision Tree
We are faced with making decisions daily. Some decisions are fairly easy to make while others are quite difficult. To assist you in making difficult decisions, consider using a tool, such as a decision tree.
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Instructions
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Develop a table that consist of all the variables that you'll weigh in making your decision. See the example figure consisting of an individual who is deciding on whether to get married. The variables listed are love, financial stability, common interests, personality and chemistry/attraction.
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Make a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being strongly agree and 1 being strongly disagrees and rate each variable and factor on your table.
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Determine what your outcome will be based on the rating of your variables and factors. In the example table, the outcome is "get married" when all variables meet satisfactory ratings in each category. If and when the variables rate poorly, than the outcome is "do not get married".
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Once the table is completed, get a better picture of the ratings by developing a decision tree which consists of flowchart boxes. Put the most important factor, in this case "love," in a box and determine how many on the table are marriage material based on love.
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This particular decision tree is relative to marriage but you can make any type of decision using the decision tree. Take a look at the sample decision tree that was provided on the Internet for the public to use regarding the decision on whether to play golf using the weather as the variable.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful of how you determine what variables are important and which are not. The variables are key in making your decision.
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Crist! This is the solution mate!
