Concept information
Preferred term
Operations Research
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- A group of techniques developed to apply scientific methods and tools to solve the problems of DECISION MAKING in complex organizations and systems. Operations research searches for optimal solutions in situations of conflicting GOALS and makes use of mathematical models from which solutions for actual problems may be derived. (From Psychiatric Dictionary, 6th ed)
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Operational Research
In other languages
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French
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RO (Recherche Opérationnelle)
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XF8GVC0P-L
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