{"product_id":"definite-r-janssen-9789401043618","title":"Definite: A System to Support Decisions on a Finite Set of Alternatives. User Manual","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decision support software package that improves the quality of environmental decision making since it: \u003cbr\u003e-structures the decision process; \u003cbr\u003e-makes full use of available information; \u003cbr\u003e-provides a rational, responsible and justifiable decision that is open for external review; and \u003cbr\u003eallows the exploration of all the options by the use of  what if?' scenarios. \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e is, in fact, a whole toolkit of methods that can be used on a wide variety of problems. If there is a problem to be solved and alternative solutions can be identified, then \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e can weigh up the alternatives and assess the most reasonable option. The system contains a number of methods for supporting problem definition as well as graphical and other methods to support representation. In the assessment of the problem, \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e can support priority allocation in a number of ways. \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e can deal with all types of alternatives, thanks to the inclusion of five different multicriteria methods, as well as cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis. Related procedures such as weight assessment, standardization, discounting, and a wide variety of methods for sensitivity analysis are also available. \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE \u003c\/strong\u003e- allowing for fifty alternatives and fifty effects - supports the whole decision process, from problem definition to report generation. The structured approach adopted ensures that the decisions arrived at are systematic and consistent. \u003cbr\u003eThe full version of \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e comprises: \u003cbr\u003e-The book \u003cstrong\u003eMultiobjective Decision Support for Environmental Management\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cbr\u003e-The \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE User Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cbr\u003e-The \u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITE\u003c\/strong\u003e software package; and \u003cbr\u003e-A helpdesk for user support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. Janssen,M. Van Herwijnen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9401043612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789401043618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d","brand":"R. Janssen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437407711487,"sku":"9789401043618","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c16fdbe1-62f3-4201-a46a-8d93b6d2454d.jpg?v=1777161607","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/definite-r-janssen-9789401043618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}