Precise Decision Language

(Comment on Howard 2004)
Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1287/deca.1030.0014

Howard (2004) proposes a “precise decision language” that aims to improve clarity of discussion and thought about decision making and decision modeling. While I applaud Howard's goals, I think it is important that our language be consistent with the terminology currently used in the many fields related to decision analysis. On these grounds, I argue against some of Howard's proposed changes.

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