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Go With the Flow: Decision Trees to Navigate

Categorical Decisions

2012 Title l Conference

Ann Hernahern@wested.org

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Decisions, Decisions

• What is a decision?• A mental process resulting in a course of

action• The process of coming to a conclusion or

determination• Choosing

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Decision Making Methodologies

• Uninformed decision making might be based on• Drawing possibilities out of a hat• Throwing darts• Using the WAG method

• While fun, these methods are likely not optimal!

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Decision Making Methodologies

• Informed decision making is based on a sequential process• Identifying the need• Understanding the objective• Analyzing the alternatives• Evaluating possible solutions/outcomes

• Possible benefits• Possible consequences

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What is a Decision Tree?

• Minimally, a Decision Tree is• A visual representation of a decision making

process• A question and answer analysis

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Decision Trees

• Decision Trees used to their full potential are• A friendly, interactive, and accessible way to work

through some common questions and processes found in managing school resources

• They are also a a resource that• Provides answers to common questions• Offers caution signs to avoid potential bumps in the road• Suggests “Best Practices”• Encourages consistent practices• Summarizes and simplifies rules

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Why Decision Trees?

• While there are many rules, regulations, and alternatives to consider when managing categorical resources, the answers to these questions are often:• Allowable• Not Allowable• Supplanting• Supplemental

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So instead of a series of slides……

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Let’s try a decision tree

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