If you want to use PrecisionTree right away, you can go directly to the
installation instructions at the end of this chapter. If you know about
decision analysis but not about PrecisionTree, try working through the
on-line tutorial after installing the PrecisionTree system. If you are not
familiar with decision analysis, start with the Overview of Decision
Analysis which follows this chapter. The overview discusses concepts
and techniques of decision analysis and gives a good background for
proceeding through the tutorial.
Both the Modeling Techniques chapter and the PrecisionTree Command
Reference provide valuable information about your everyday use of
PrecisionTree. The Modeling Techniques chapter shows you how to
model typical decisions you may encounter. Included on the
PrecisionTree CD-ROM are examples which illustrate the described
modeling techniques. The PrecisionTree Command Reference explains
all PrecisionTree toolbar and menu commands.
Use the Technical Appendices when you need more information on a
topic or concept. For the latest information on your version of
PrecisionTree, check your PrecisionTree disks for a README.WRI file.
This file contains information about PrecisionTree that may be more
current than the information contained in this manual.