[Sample B: Approval/Signature Sheet] - George Mason University
[Sample B: Approval/Signature Sheet] - George Mason University
[Sample B: Approval/Signature Sheet] - George Mason University
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An exponential SUF formula was used to fit a smooth curve to the points using<br />
the software LDW. The general formula used was: 110<br />
U(x) = a + (be (-cX) ),<br />
where a, b, and c are computed scaling constants and e is the mathematical constant<br />
2.718...<br />
Figure 28. Utility Function for the Attribute A3.4 – Range.<br />
A similar procedure was used to define the utilities for the constructed attributes,<br />
which are defined over a discrete scale. The variable probability method presents the DM<br />
110 Gary R. Smith, Logical Decisions - User's Manual (Fairfax, VA: Little Booklets & Manuals, 2008), 9-<br />
19.<br />
Utility<br />
1<br />
0<br />
0 250<br />
A3.4 Payload weight (x 1000 Lbs)<br />
64