ABAD - Analysis of Basis for Decisions
Level
Advanced level - Second cycle course
Required knowledge
In order to take this course the student must have taken one of the courses:
- ML431C Decision Theory
- IB652C Decision support methods
or a similar course.
Aim
After the course the student should be able to:
- Determine whether an argument is binding.
- Assess the quality of decision making.
Syllabus
- The first part of the course deals with basic argumentation theory.
- The second part of the course deals with arguments for decisions made mainly by authorities and politicians.
Outline
The course is given as a distance course.