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Decision Analysis and Resolution
Decision Analysis and Resolution
Level - 3
Category - Support
The purpose of Decision Analysis and Resolution (DAR) is to analyze possible decisions using a formal evaluation process that evaluates identified alternatives against established criteria.
SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives
SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis
SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria
SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions
SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods
SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions
SP 1.6 Select Solutions
SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives
SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives
Decisions are based on an evaluation of alternatives using established criteria.
Decisions are based on an evaluation of alternatives using established criteria.
SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis
SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis
Establish and maintain guidelines to determine which issues are subject to a formal evaluation process.
Establish and maintain guidelines to determine which issues are subject to a formal evaluation process.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Guidelines for when to apply a formal evaluation process
Subpractices
Subpractices
Establish guidelines for when to use a formal evaluation process.
Incorporate the use of guidelines into the defined process as appropriate.
SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria
SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria
Establish and maintain criteria for evaluating alternatives and the relative ranking of these criteria.
Establish and maintain criteria for evaluating alternatives and the relative ranking of these criteria.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Documented evaluation criteria
Rankings of criteria importance
Subpractices
Subpractices
Define the criteria for evaluating alternative solutions.
Define the range and scale for ranking the evaluation criteria.
Rank the criteria.
Assess the criteria and their relative importance.
Evolve the evaluation criteria to improve their validity.
Document the rationale for the selection and rejection of evaluation criteria.
SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions
SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions
Identify alternative solutions to address issues.
Identify alternative solutions to address issues.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Identified alternatives
Subpractices
Subpractices
Perform a literature search.
Identify alternatives for consideration in addition to the alternatives that may be provided with the issue.
Document proposed alternatives.
SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods
SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods
Select Evaluation Methods.
Select Evaluation Methods.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Selected evaluation methods.
Subpractices
Subpractices
Select methods based on the purpose for analyzing a decision and on the availability of the information used to support the method.
Select evaluation methods based on their ability to focus on the issues at hand without being overly influenced by side issues.
Determine the measures needed to support the evaluation method.
SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions
SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions
Evaluate alternative solutions using established criteria and methods.
Evaluate alternative solutions using established criteria and methods.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Evaluation results.
Subpractices
Subpractices
Evaluate proposed alternative solutions using the established evaluation criteria and selected methods.
Evaluate assumptions related to the evaluation criteria and the evidence that supports the assumptions.
Evaluate whether uncertainty in the values for alternative solutions affects the evaluation and address these uncertainties as appropriate.
Perform simulations, modeling, prototypes, and pilots as necessary to exercise the evaluation criteria, methods, and alternative solutions.
Consider new alternative solutions, criteria, or methods if proposed alternatives do not test well; repeat evaluations until alternatives do test well.
Document the results of the evaluation.
SP 1.6 Select Solutions
SP 1.6 Select Solutions
Select solutions from alternatives based on evaluation criteria.
Select solutions from alternatives based on evaluation criteria.
Example Work Products
Example Work Products
Recommended solutions to address significant issues
Subpractices
Subpractices
Assess the risks associated with implementing the recommended solutions
Document and communicate to relevant stakeholders the results and rationale for the recommended solution.
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