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FAK3121 Advanced Decision Theory 7.5 credits

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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Decision theory seeks to analyse decision making by representing beliefs and preferences as probabilities and utilities, respectively. In this course we discuss the conceptual foundations of such an approach, by focusing on the Bayesian framework developed by Richard Jeffrey and contrast it with alternative approaches. Specifically, we will discuss the notion of desirability, the Bolker-Jeffrey representation theorem and the model of probability kinematics.

Intended learning outcomes

After completed course, the student should be able to analyse advanced arguments and issues in

  • decision under risk and ignorance,
  • the conceptual basis of decision theory and statistics
  • formalization of decision problems.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Entry requirements for PhD studies.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

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Examination

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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Essay and/or oral examination according tu decission by the examinator

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Tor Sandqvist (tor.sandqvist@abe.kth.se)

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Philosophy