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decision science  

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  • Decision science (ds) originated in Great Britain during World War II, when mathematical or quantitative approaches were used to solve logistic problems during military operations. Since then, it has evolved to be applicable to the management of all aspects of a system, product, or service. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Decision Science]

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