Search for dissertations about: "decision-theory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the word decision-theory.
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1. Optimisation of Clinical Trials using Bayesian Decision Theory
Abstract : A decision maker confronted with the task of designing a clinical trial has to consider a multitude of aspects. Large trials lead to more evidence,which in turn makes it less likely that harmful decisions are taken when deciding on future treatments for patients. READ MORE
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2. Decisions with Medium to Long-Term Consequences : Decision Processes and Structures
Abstract : All of us make more or less important decisions during our entire lives, in private and professional arenas. Some decisions have consequences for an individual or organization in the short term, others have long lasting consequences. READ MORE
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3. On the Optimisation and Regulation of Clinical Trials
Abstract : The basic premise of this thesis is that Bayesian Decision Theory (BDT) can and should be used to solve clinical trial design problems. While the flexibility of the framework allows for accommodating a great variety of situations, it also requires an explicit consideration of the gains and costs associated with the trial. READ MORE
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4. Measures of Freedom of Choice
Abstract : This thesis studies the problem of measuring freedom of choice. It analyzes the concept of freedom of choice, discusses conditions that a measure should satisfy, and introduces a new class of measures that uniquely satisfy ten proposed conditions. READ MORE
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5. Transformative Decision Rules : Foundations and Applications
Abstract : A transformative decision rule alters the representation of a decisionproblem, either by changing the sets of acts and states taken intoconsideration, or by modifying the probability or value assignments.Examples of decision rules belonging to this class are the principleof insufficient reason, Isaac Levi’s condition of E-admissibility, Luceand Raiffa’s merger of states-rule, and the de minimis principle. READ MORE