Concept explainers
a)
To determine: The best choice from the given alternatives using different approaches.
Introduction:
Maximax approach:
Find the best possible payoff for each alternative and choose the alternative that has the “best.”
b)
To determine: The best choice from the given alternatives using different approaches.
Introduction:
Maximin approach:
Find the worst possible payoff for each alternative and choose the alternative that has the “best worst.”
c)
To determine: The best choice from the given alternatives using different approaches.
Introduction:
Laplace:
Determine the average payoff for each alternative and select the alternative with the best average.
d)
To determine: The best choice from the given alternatives using different approaches.
Introduction:
Minimax regret:
Prepare a table of regrets (opportunity losses) for each column, and subtract every payoff from the best payoff in that column. Identify the worst regret for each alternative. Select the alternative with the “best worst.”
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