a.
Find the expected monetary value for each decision.
a.
Answer to Problem 11CE
The expected monetary value for the decision neither is $0.
The expected monetary value for the decision product 1 only is $76.
The expected monetary value for the decision product 2 only is $67.5.
The expected monetary value for the decision both only is $129.
Explanation of Solution
From the given information, the probabilities for the state of nature are
Then, the expected monetary value for the decision neither is calculated as follows:
Thus, the expected monetary value for the decision neither is $0.
The expected monetary value for the decision product 1 only is calculated as follows:
Thus, the expected monetary value for the decision product 1 only is $76.
The expected monetary value for the decision product 2 only is calculated as follows:
Thus, the expected monetary value for the decision product 2 only is $67.5.
The expected monetary value for the decision both only is calculated as follows:
Thus, the expected monetary value for the decision both only is $129.
b.
Give the recommended decision.
b.
Answer to Problem 11CE
The decision neither would be recommended.
Explanation of Solution
The expected monetary value for the decision both is greater when compared to the other decisions. But, the risk of loss is minimum for the decision neither. Then, the recommended decision is neither.
Thus, the decision neither would be recommended.
c.
Construct an opportunity loss table.
c.
Answer to Problem 11CE
An opportunity loss table is
Decision | Opportunity loss | ||
Neither | 220 | 110 | 40 |
Product 1 only | 95 | 45 | 10 |
Product 2 only | 115 | 50 | 10 |
Both | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Explanation of Solution
The opportunity loss table is obtained as follows:
Decision | Opportunity loss | ||
Neither | |||
Product 1 only | |||
Product 2 only | |||
Both |
From the given table if the decision is neither, then the value is 0 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $220 and $0 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is neither, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 1 only, then the value is 125 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $220 and $125 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 1 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 2 only, then the value is 105 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $220 and $105 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 2 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is both, then the value is 220 when the state of nature
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is both, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is neither, then the value is 0 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $110 and $0 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is neither, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 1 only, then the value is 65 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $110 and $65 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 1 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 2 only, then the value is 60 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $110 and $60 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 2 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is both, then the value is 110 when the state of nature
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is both, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is neither, then the value is 0 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $40 and $0 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is neither, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 1 only, then the value is 30 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $40 and $30 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 1 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is product 2 only, then the value is 30 when the state of nature
Then, the opportunity loss is obtained by taking the difference between $40 and $30 That is,
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is product 2 only, given a state of nature is
From the given table if the decision is both, then the value is 40 when the state of nature
Thus, the opportunity loss for the decision is both, given a state of nature is
d.
Find the expected opportunity loss for each decision.
d.
Answer to Problem 11CE
The expected opportunity loss for the decision neither is $129.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision product 1 only is $53.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision product 2 only is $61.5.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision both is $0.
Explanation of Solution
From the given information,
From the part c, the opportunity loss table is
Decision | Opportunity loss | ||
Neither | 220 | 110 | 40 |
Product 1 only | 95 | 45 | 10 |
Product 2 only | 115 | 50 | 10 |
Both | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Then, the expected opportunity loss for the decision neither is
Thus, the expected opportunity loss for the decision neither is $129.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision product 1 only is
Thus, the expected opportunity loss for the decision product 1 only is $53.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision product 2 only is
Thus, the expected opportunity loss for the decision product 2 only is $61.5.
The expected opportunity loss for the decision both is
Thus, the expected opportunity loss for the decision both is $0.
e.
Find the
e.
Answer to Problem 11CE
The expected value of perfect information is –6.
Explanation of Solution
The expected value of perfect information is obtained by taking the difference between the expected value under conditions of certainty and expected value under conditions of uncertainty.
From the opportunity loss table in the part c, in the state of nature
Thus, these are taken as the decisions.
The expected value under conditions of certainty is calculated as follows:
State of Nature | Decision | Payoff | Probability | Expected payoff |
Both | 200 | 0.30 | ||
Both | 110 | 0.50 | ||
Both | 40 | 0.20 |
Then, the expected value under conditions of certainty is obtained by adding 60, 55 and 8. That is,
Thus, the expected value under conditions of certainty is $123.
From the part d, the decision both is recommended, because its expected opportunity loss is less when compared to other decisions. From the part a, it’s expected payoff value is $129. This is the expected value under conditions of uncertainty.
The expected value of perfect information is
Thus, the expected value of perfect information is –6.
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