Scientific Aids to Decisionmaking

A Perspective

J. R. Goldstein

Expert InsightsPublished 1957

A discussion of the historical use of the committee in decisionmaking. It is suggested that the scientific method is better for this purpose, because it defines the problem properly, considers real objectives, provides a framework for solving problems of broad scope, and evaluates solutions on the basis of carefully drawn criteria.

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Goldstein, J. R., Scientific Aids to Decisionmaking: A Perspective. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1957. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P1042.html.
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