Multiple Choice
Dr.Mac,a surgeon,must decide what mode of treatment to use on Mr.Samuels.There are three modes of treatment: Mode A,B,and C;and three possible states of nature: 1.Treatment succeeds and patient leads a normal life,2.Patient survives treatment but is permanently disabled,and 3.Patient fails to survive treatment.Dr.Mac has prepared the decision table below.What mode of treatment maximizes the expected value?
A) Mode A
B) Mode B
C) Mode C
D) All three treatments are equally desirable.
E) Normal Life
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