Uncertainty analysis, dealing with decision relevant value uncertainty, rational goal-setting, framing, temporal decision strategies.
FAK3128 Informal Decision Theory 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2019
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course is discontinued at the end of the autumn semester 2023 accordning to Head of school decision A-2023-2258, 3.2.2.
Decision date: 2023-11-06
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAK3128 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After finishing the course the student should be well acquainted with the decision-theoretical problems that arise when there is uncertainty about other aspects than probabilities and utility functions. The student should also be able to use some of the tools that have been proposed for analyzing and practically dealing with this type of problem.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligibility 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
P, F
Examination
- UPP1 - Written report, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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.
Other requirements for final grade
Essay (UPP1 7,5 hp)
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
Sven Ove Hansson, soh@kth.se