Meaning of the word "decision theory" in English

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decision theory

US /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˌθiː.ə.ri/
UK /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˌθiː.ə.ri/
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Noun

1.

a theory concerned with the process of making choices, especially under conditions of uncertainty, by analyzing the possible outcomes and their probabilities

Example:
In economics, decision theory helps explain consumer choices.
He is studying decision theory as part of his master's degree.
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