Introduction to Decision Analysis (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

David C. Skinner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0964793830 | ISBN-13: 978-0964793835 | Publication Date: June 1, 1999 | Edition: 2

David Skinner shares the wealth of his experience and expertise about decision making in a clear, practical way. The additional material and insight recorded in the Third Edition reflect his own growth as a decision analysis consultant, Rice faculty member, CEO of a large consulting firm, and maturing of his thinking. This book is an excellent resource for managers, technical professionals, and decision analysts, regardless of your experience level with decision analysis.

Also, please note that the 3rd edition represents a significant upgrade relative to the 2nd edition, which was in and of itself a very populer publication with most DA practitioners.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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For those ... who want to improve the decision making processes...I can't think of a better way to start than by reading this book. -- Financial Engineering News, July 30, 2000, Issue 14

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David Skinner shares the wealth of his experience and expertise about decision making in a clear, practical way. The additional material and insight recorded in the Second Edition reflect his own growth as a "DA" consultant and maturing of his thinking. This book is an excellent resource for managers, technical professionals, and decision analysts, regardless of your experience level with decision analysis.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Probabilistic Pub; 2 edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964793830
• ISBN-13: 978-0964793835
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical, stimulating book, July 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Decision Analysis (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is a great overview of different DA tools, processes and analyses. The book nicely balances a newbie-level focus with sophisticated forms of analysis.

Skinner's focus is very much on making it possible for readers to take the concepts in the book and immediately apply them to real-world decision problems. Many of the concepts are developed and then presented in a cookbook-like fashion. This style was often clarifying and makes the book an excellent quick reference.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you really want to understand decision management..., May 24, 2001

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Dewey McLemore (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Decision Analysis (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

One of the best books on the market, for this topic! David's broad experience and ease of explanation contributes to this being a top choice as a teaching reference. 'Introduction to Decision Analysis' contains the appropriate level of detail for those interested in going beyond the basics, while being easily understandable for those that are just learning about decision management. Over 200 copies of this book reside on the bookshelves of individuals within our company...and I would venture that none of them are collecting dust!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasic user-friendly book, September 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Decision Analysis (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

Mr. Skinner's book is the most practical book I have found on the subject of Decision Analysis. His writing style and examples present complex topics and techniques in an easy to understand manner. This book has provided me with very valuable examples and stories that I use daily in my work. I have many books on this subject, but this is the only book I recommend to co-workers and anyone interested in decision analysis. I especially like the way he has incorporated his web site into the book.