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Choice AnalysisAdvanced Techniques

Trouble Shooting Logic

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Choice AnalysisChoice Statement

Defines the outcomeContains Action, Object, Key Qualifier(s)

CriteriaResults expectedResources to invest or conserveInternal & External Constraints

Mandatory CriteriaMeasurableRealistic Limit

Desirable Criteria

Options

Down Side RiskMake Final Choice

ROI DSR

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Choice Analysis

Choose Best Christian College for Elizabeth

Choice Statement

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Choice Analysis

Determine (Brainstorm & Discuss) Criteria

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Choice Analysis

Choose Best Christian College for Elizabeth

Choice Statement

Initial CriteriaStructured, spiritually focused, opportunitiesMinimize costEquine management minor"Faith-filled" student bodyMinimize travel timeMissions opportunitiesTeachers are "Dialed in" to med schoolsEquestrian program Teachers love to teachInternational study opportunitiesDorm: open, spacious, decorate-able, windows a plusFood: health choices, varietyTeachers are smart; experts in their areaClose to friendsMore …

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Choice Analysis

Determine (Brainstorm & Discuss) Criteria

Affinity group; Determine Categories

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Choice Analysis

Choose Best Christian College for Elizabeth

Choice Statement

CategoriesChristian GrowthSupportive FacultyDesired CurriculaCampus LivingLocationCost

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Christian Growth

Supportive faculty

Desired Curricula

Campus Living

Location

Cost

Minimize travel timePretty area

Equestrian program

Close to outdoor recreation (trails, rock, bike, camping)

Food: health choices, variety

Accessible student health services

Close to city with food, leisure, part- time jobsClose to friends

Exercise: Pool, gym, weights, track

Integrated with students

Strong musicStrong biologyArchery range

Equine management minor

Minimize cost

Groups to connect with & through (other than wing)Strong wing identity/cohesivenessStructured, spiritually focused, opportunitiesClear behavioral boundaries enforced"Faith- filled" student bodyMissions opportunities: service projects, short- term m.

Open to questions"Faith- filled"

Open- ness to new Programs

Love to teach

(addressed in phase II)

tuned in to individual students; coachSmart; experts in their areaEncourage exploration within Christian boundaries"Dialed in" to med schools

Wireless access

Access to tutors / coachesInternational study opportunities

new and prettyDorm: open, spacious, decorate- able, windows a plus

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Choice Analysis

Determine (Brainstorm & Discuss) Criteria

Affinity group; Determine Categories

Determine how much weight each category should have on the final choice; Allocate the determined percentage of points to each category as a whole

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Christian Growth 80

Supportive faculty 40

Desired Curricula 60

Campus Living 30

Location 20

Cost (addressed in phase II)

Minimize travel timePretty area

Equestrian program

Close to outdoor recreation (trails, rock, bike, camping)

Food: health choices, variety

Accessible student health services

Close to city with food, leisure, part- time jobsClose to friends

Exercise: Pool, gym, weights, track

Integrated with students

Strong musicStrong biologyArchery range

Equine management minor

Open- ness to new ProgramsAccess to tutors / coachesInternational study opportunities

new and prettyDorm: open, spacious, decorate- able, windows a plus

Wireless access

Minimize cost

Groups to connect with & through (other than wing)Strong wing identity/cohesivenessStructured, spiritually focused, opportunitiesClear behavioral boundaries enforced"Faith- filled" student bodyMissions opportunities: service projects, short- term m.

Open to questions"Faith- filled"

Love to teach

tuned in to individual students; coachSmart; experts in their areaEncourage exploration within Christian boundaries"Dialed in" to med schools

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Choice Analysis

Determine (Brainstorm & Discuss) Criteria

Affinity group; Determine Categories

Determine how much weight each category should have on the final choice; Allocate the determined percentage of points to each category as a whole

Allocate the points within each category

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Christian Growth 80

51619101812

Supportive faculty 40

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Desired Curricula 60

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Campus Living 30

10147717

Location 2056243

Cost (addressed in phase II)

tuned in to individual students; coachSmart; experts in their areaEncourage exploration within Christian boundaries"Dialed in" to med schools

Love to teach

Wireless access

Minimize cost

Groups to connect with & through (other than wing)Strong wing identity/cohesivenessStructured, spiritually focused, opportunitiesClear behavioral boundaries enforced"Faith- filled" student bodyMissions opportunities: service projects, short- term m.

Open to questions"Faith- filled"

Open- ness to new ProgramsAccess to tutors / coachesInternational study opportunities

new and prettyDorm: open, spacious, decorate- able, windows a plus

Integrated with students

Strong musicStrong biologyArchery range

Equine management minor

Food: health choices, variety

Accessible student health services

Close to city with food, leisure, part- time jobsClose to friends

Exercise: Pool, gym, weights, track

Minimize travel timePretty area

Equestrian program

Close to outdoor recreation (trails, rock, bike, camping)

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Options

College 1Score

Rel. Value College 2 Score

Rel. Value College 3 Score

Rel. Value

Criteria ValueChristian Growth 80

5 0 0 016 10 160 9 144 5 8019 10 190 10 190 4 7610 10 100 9 90 2 2018 10 180 8 144 6 10812 0 0 0

Supportive faculty 40 0 0 0

5 10 50 10 50 8 405 10 50 10 50 7 355 10 50 10 50 5 255 10 50 10 50 8 405 10 50 10 50 10 505 8 40 10 50 8 405 8 40 9 45 10 505 10 50 10 50 5 25

Desired Curricula 60 0 0 0

11 0 0 10 110 0 07 3 21 10 70 2 14

30 6 180 7 210 10 3002 0 0 10 20 0 04 10 40 10 40 8 323 10 30 10 30 10 303 10 30 10 30 10 30

Campus Living 30 0 0 0

10 Dorm A 0 Dorm B 0 Dorm C 01 10 10 8 8 10 104 0 0 07 10 70 8 56 8 567 7 49 9 63 10 701 9 9 9 9 10 107 1 7 9 63 10 70

Location 20 0 0 05 10 50 9 45 2 106 8 48 10 60 1 62 9 18 10 20 2 44 6 24 1 4 10 403 10 30 8 24 1 3

Cost

1626

(addressed in phase II)

1825 1274

Choice Statement:Choose Best Christian College for Elizabeth

Love to teach

tuned in to individual students; coachSmart; experts in their areaEncourage exploration within Christian boundaries"Dialed in" to med schools

Wireless access

Minimize cost

Groups to connect with & through (other than wing)Strong wing identity/cohesivenessStructured, spiritually focused, opportunitiesClear behavioral boundaries enforced"Faith- filled" student bodyMissions opportunities: service projects, short- term m.

Open to questions"Faith- filled"

Open- ness to new ProgramsAccess to tutors / coachesInternational study opportunities

new and prettyDorm: open, spacious, decorate- able, windows a plus

Integrated with students

Strong musicStrong biologyArchery range

Equine management minor

Food: health choices, variety

Accessible student health services

Close to city with food, leisure, part- time jobsClose to friends

Exercise: Pool, gym, weights, track

Minimize travel timePretty area

Equestrian program

Close to outdoor recreation (trails, rock, bike, camping)

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Choice Analysis

One Key Assumption:

You will have a clear “winner” among your brainstormed options.

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Choice Statement: Buy best new family car

Desirable Criteria Family Special Score/Rel’tvValue

Happy Hauller Score/Rel’tvValue

Airport Wagon Score/Rel’tvValue

10 Has good acceleration

0-60 in 9.3 Seconds 10/100

0-60 in 10.1 Seconds 7/70

0-60 in 13.5Seconds

5/50

10 Seats 4 adults comfortably

5 Passenger, big backseat

10/100

5 Passenger,medium back seat

7/70

4 Passenger, smallback seat

5/50

8 Minimum cost $ 24,300 7/56

$ 23,200 10/80

$24, 300 7/56

8 Has good repair record

Fair by ConsumerReports

5/40

Good by ConsumerReports

10/80

Poor by ConsumerReports

2/16

5 Maximum gas mileage

28 mpg 8/40

25 mpg 5/25

33 mpg 10/50

3 Maximum luggage space

14.9 cubic feet 9/27

15.7 cubic feet 10/30

12.3 cubic feet 6/18

Total Relative Value 363 Total Relative Value 355 Total Relative Value 240

Relative Choice Analysis

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Choice Statement: Buy Best New Car Option: Option: Option:Family Special Balloon Fire V6 Ideal

Mandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

Cost less than $30,000.00 29,900 Yes 27,500 Yes It is assumed that the"Ideal Option" satisifiesthe Mandatory Criteria

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Good Acceleration 10 0 - 60 in 8.5 Seconds 6 60 0 - 60 in 7.8 Seconds 8 80 0 - 60 in 7 Seconds 10 100

Min. Maintenance Cost 8 Estimate $660 CR 7 56 Estimate $800 CR 5 40 Estimate $400 CR 10 80

Min Insurance Cost 8 Quoted at $700 7 56 Quoted at $800 5 40 $500 10 80

Max 3 Year Resale Value 6 Estimate $18,300 8 48 Estimate $19,900 9 54 Estimate $21,200 10 60

Fit in Garage with Room to Spare4 17'9" 7 28 15"2" 10 40 15'6" 10 40

Maximize Gas Mileage 3 28/32 6 18 21/26 3 9 32/38 10 30

Total Relative Value 266 263 390

The “Ideal” Option

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Choice Statement: Select Best Back-up ER Generator

Option: Option: Option:Volt Master Amp Champ Watt Wizard

Mandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORYSAME AS RELATIVE SAME AS RELATIVE SAME AS RELATIVE SAME AS RELATIVE

METHOD METHOD METHOD METHOD

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Maximum Power 10 22KW 10 100 16 KW 2 20 17.5 KW 7 70 20 KW 10 18 KW 8 17 KW 5

Minimum Start-up Time 9 .74 Seconds 1 9 .45 Seconds 10 90 .566 Seconds 9 81 .5 Seconds 10 .6 Seconds 8 .65 Seconds 5

CAN HAVE OTHER CAN HAVE OTHER CAN HAVE OTHER CAN HAVE OTHERCRITERIA SAME AS CRITERIA SAME AS CRITERIA SAME AS CRITERIA SAME AS RELATIVE METHOD RELATIVE METHOD RELATIVE METHOD RELATIVE METHOD

Total Relative Value

Quantified Fit

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Choice AnalysisDateName

Choice Statement: Buy Best New Car Option: Option: Option:

Ranking Example Family Special Balloon Fire V6 Airport WagonMandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

Cost less than $30,000.00 29,900 Yes 27,500 Yes 28,835 Yes

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Good Acceleration 10 0 - 60 in 8.5 Seconds 9 90 0 - 60 in 7.8 Seconds 10 100 0 - 60 in 10.3 Seconds 8 80

Min. Maintenance Cost 8 Estimate $660 CR 9 72 Estimate $800 CR 8 64 Estimate $600 CR 10 80

Min Insurance Cost 8 Quoted at $700 9 72 Quoted at $800 8 64 Quoted at $600 10 80

Max 3 Year Resale Value 6 Estimate $18,300 9 54 Estimate $19,900 10 60 Estimate $11,200 8 48

Fit in Garage with Room to Spare 4 17'9" 9 36 15"2" 10 40 17"91/4" 8 32

Maximize Gas Mileage 3 28/32 9 27 21/26 8 24 32/38 10 30

Total Relative Value 351 352 350

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Choice AnalysisDateName

Choice Statement: Buy Best New Car Option: Option: Option:

Forced Fit Example Family Special Balloon Fire V6 Airport WagonMandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

Cost less than $30,000.00 29,900 Yes 27,500 Yes 28,835 Yes

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Good Acceleration 10 0 - 60 in 8.5 Seconds 5 50 0 - 60 in 7.8 Seconds 10 100 0 - 60 in 10.3 Seconds 1 10

Min. Maintenance Cost 8 Estimate $660 CR 5 40 Estimate $800 CR 1 8 Estimate $600 CR 10 80

Min Insurance Cost 8 Quoted at $700 5 40 Quoted at $800 1 8 Quoted at $600 10 80

Max 3 Year Resale Value 6 Estimate $18,300 5 30 Estimate $19,900 10 60 Estimate $11,200 1 6

Fit in Garage with Room to Spare 4 17'9" 5 20 15"2" 10 40 17"91/4" 1 4

Maximize Gas Mileage 3 28/32 5 15 21/26 1 3 32/38 10 30

Total Relative Value 195 219 210

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Choice AnalysisDateName

Choice Statement: Buy Best New Car Option: Option: Option:

Relative Example Family Special Balloon Fire V6 Airport WagonMandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

Cost less than $30,000.00 29,900 Yes 27,500 Yes 28,835 Yes

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation

Sc.

RelativeValue

Good Acceleration 10 0 - 60 in 8.5 Seconds 8 80 0 - 60 in 7.8 Seconds 10 100 0 - 60 in 10.3 Seconds 3 30

Min. Maintenance Cost 8 Estimate $660 CR 9 72 Estimate $800 CR 7 56 Estimate $600 CR 10 80

Min Insurance Cost 8 Quoted at $700 8 64 Quoted at $800 6 48 Quoted at $600 10 80

Max 3 Year Resale Value 6 Estimate $18,300 9 54 Estimate $19,900 10 60 Estimate $11,200 2 12

Fit in Garage with Room to Spare 4 17'9" 7 28 15"2" 10 40 17"91/4" 7 28

Maximize Gas Mileage 3 28/32 8 24 21/26 3 9 32/38 10 30

Total Relative Value 322 313 260

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Comparison Family Special Baloon Fire V6 Airport Wagon

Relative 322 313 260

Rank Fit 351 352 350

Forced Fit 185 219 210

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Choice AnalysisDateName

Choice Statement: Buy Best New Car Option: Option: Option:

"Ideal" Example Family Special Balloon Fire V6 IdealMandatory Criteria Information to support Yes Information to support Yes Information to support Yes(measurable, realistic limit) the Evaluation No the Evaluation No the Evaluation No

Cost less than $30,000.00 29,900 Yes 27,500 Yes

Desirable Criteria Value

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Information to supportthe Evaluation Sc.

RelativeValue

Good Acceleration 10 0 - 60 in 8.5 Seconds 6 60 0 - 60 in 7.8 Seconds 8 80 0 - 60 in 7 Seconds 10 100

Min. Maintenance Cost 8 Estimate $660 CR 7 56 Estimate $800 CR 5 40 Estimate $400 CR 10 80

Min Insurance Cost 8 Quoted at $700 7 56 Quoted at $800 5 40 $500 10 80

Max 3 Year Resale Value 6 Estimate $18,300 8 48 Estimate $19,900 9 54 Estimate $21,200 10 60

Fit in Garage with Room to Spare 4 17'9" 7 28 15"2" 10 40 15'6" 10 40

Maximize Gas Mileage 3 28/32 6 18 21/26 3 9 32/38 10 30

Total Relative Value 266 263 390

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Comparison Family Special Balloon Fire V6 Airport Wagon Ideal

Relative 322 313 260

Rank Fit 351 352 350

Forced Fit 185 219 210

Relative to Ideal 266 263 390

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Choice AnalysisAdvanced Techniques

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