Decision Support Systems

  1. Types and Classifications of DSS
    1. Data-Driven DSS
      1. File Drawer Systems
        1. Document Storage
          1. Retrieval Mechanisms
            1. Search Capabilities
            2. Database Systems
              1. Relational Databases
                1. Query Processing
                  1. Report Generation
                  2. Data Warehouse Systems
                    1. Historical Data Analysis
                      1. Trend Identification
                        1. Comparative Analysis
                        2. Big Data Analytics
                          1. Volume Handling
                            1. Velocity Processing
                              1. Variety Management
                            2. Model-Driven DSS
                              1. Optimization Systems
                                1. Linear Programming Tools
                                  1. Integer Programming
                                    1. Network Optimization
                                    2. Simulation Systems
                                      1. Monte Carlo Tools
                                        1. Discrete Event Simulation
                                          1. System Dynamics
                                          2. Statistical Analysis Systems
                                            1. Regression Analysis
                                              1. Time Series Analysis
                                                1. Multivariate Analysis
                                                2. Financial Modeling Systems
                                                  1. Investment Analysis
                                                    1. Risk Assessment
                                                      1. Portfolio Management
                                                    2. Knowledge-Driven DSS
                                                      1. Expert Systems
                                                        1. Knowledge Bases
                                                          1. Rule Representation
                                                            1. Fact Storage
                                                              1. Inference Mechanisms
                                                              2. Inference Engines
                                                                1. Forward Chaining
                                                                  1. Backward Chaining
                                                                    1. Conflict Resolution
                                                                  2. Case-Based Reasoning
                                                                    1. Case Libraries
                                                                      1. Similarity Matching
                                                                        1. Case Adaptation
                                                                        2. Recommendation Systems
                                                                          1. Collaborative Filtering
                                                                            1. Content-based Filtering
                                                                              1. Hybrid Approaches
                                                                              2. Intelligent Tutoring Systems
                                                                                1. Student Modeling
                                                                                  1. Curriculum Sequencing
                                                                                    1. Intelligent Feedback
                                                                                  2. Document-Driven DSS
                                                                                    1. Content Management Systems
                                                                                      1. Document Storage
                                                                                        1. Version Control
                                                                                          1. Access Management
                                                                                          2. Search and Retrieval Systems
                                                                                            1. Full-text Search
                                                                                              1. Metadata Search
                                                                                                1. Semantic Search
                                                                                                2. Knowledge Management Systems
                                                                                                  1. Knowledge Capture
                                                                                                    1. Knowledge Organization
                                                                                                      1. Knowledge Sharing
                                                                                                      2. Digital Libraries
                                                                                                        1. Collection Management
                                                                                                          1. Cataloging Systems
                                                                                                            1. User Services
                                                                                                          2. Communication-Driven DSS
                                                                                                            1. Group Decision Support Systems
                                                                                                              1. Brainstorming Tools
                                                                                                                1. Idea Generation
                                                                                                                  1. Idea Organization
                                                                                                                    1. Idea Evaluation
                                                                                                                    2. Voting Systems
                                                                                                                      1. Anonymous Voting
                                                                                                                        1. Weighted Voting
                                                                                                                          1. Consensus Building
                                                                                                                          2. Negotiation Support
                                                                                                                            1. Multi-party Negotiations
                                                                                                                              1. Conflict Resolution
                                                                                                                                1. Agreement Tracking
                                                                                                                              2. Collaborative Platforms
                                                                                                                                1. Shared Workspaces
                                                                                                                                  1. Real-time Collaboration
                                                                                                                                    1. Asynchronous Communication
                                                                                                                                    2. Video Conferencing Systems
                                                                                                                                      1. Multi-point Connections
                                                                                                                                        1. Screen Sharing
                                                                                                                                          1. Recording Capabilities
                                                                                                                                        2. Web-Based DSS
                                                                                                                                          1. Architecture Components
                                                                                                                                            1. Client-side Processing
                                                                                                                                              1. Server-side Processing
                                                                                                                                                1. Database Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                2. Deployment Advantages
                                                                                                                                                  1. Universal Access
                                                                                                                                                    1. Centralized Maintenance
                                                                                                                                                      1. Cost Effectiveness
                                                                                                                                                      2. Security Considerations
                                                                                                                                                        1. Authentication Systems
                                                                                                                                                          1. Authorization Controls
                                                                                                                                                            1. Data Encryption
                                                                                                                                                            2. Performance Optimization
                                                                                                                                                              1. Caching Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                1. Load Balancing
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Content Delivery Networks

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                                                                                                                                                              7. DSS Development Methodology