Main Title |
d-SSYS, a Computer Model for the Evaluation of Competing Alternatives. |
Author |
Klee, A. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-89/153; |
Stock Number |
PB90-127952 |
Additional Subjects |
Research management ;
Decision making ;
Mathematical models ;
Research projects ;
Ranking ;
Evaluation ;
Research and development ;
Computer applications
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-127952 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
11p |
Abstract |
The study was instigated to develop a computer model that (a) quantitatively evaluates competing research and development projects, and (b) assists in prioritizing such projects when resources are not sufficient to conduct all of them. An evaluation model was developed, based upon existing multiattribute utility theory but with some modification and innovation. The model, with user input, helps determine the relative weights of the factors or criteria used to evaluate the projects under consideration, and, again with user input, determines the utility function for each of the attributes. A computer program was written to implement the model. The model is sufficiently general so that it may be applied to any problem of competing alternatives. Thus, it has wide application in the health, engineering, environmental, and decision sciences. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials, v6 n3 p297-314 1989. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Category Codes |
70E; 70B |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/14 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
002516414 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |