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... Behaviour " generally means the dependence of outputs on inputs , while by " structure " of a system we describe the way the elements ( factors or parts ) of the system are arranged and the way they behave . An automobile , for example ...
... Behaviour " generally means the dependence of outputs on inputs , while by " structure " of a system we describe the way the elements ( factors or parts ) of the system are arranged and the way they behave . An automobile , for example ...
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... behaviour of the given , real - life system ( phenomenon or alternative ) A and assuming the same behaviour at the model  . Whether or not the " understanding " comes about by way of uncon- scious or determined mental processes is not ...
... behaviour of the given , real - life system ( phenomenon or alternative ) A and assuming the same behaviour at the model  . Whether or not the " understanding " comes about by way of uncon- scious or determined mental processes is not ...
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... behaviour of the system . In other words , the popular thesis " the more money , the better car " still holds . Second in this behavioural contest comes the factor " styling and size . " This factor , whatever close relationship to the ...
... behaviour of the system . In other words , the popular thesis " the more money , the better car " still holds . Second in this behavioural contest comes the factor " styling and size . " This factor , whatever close relationship to the ...
Contents
What Is a Decision? | 1 |
An Alternative in a Decision Process | 17 |
Assessment of Factors Utility | 41 |
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