CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

Key things to know when using this technique

A decision model is a method used to show how data and knowledge are combined in a way that results in a specific outcome. These models can be applied to simple or complex decisions and are always specific and repeatable in nature.

Some key decision models to be aware of include the following:

• Decision tables: Each row (or column) in the table shows a rule and each column (or row) shows a condition for that rule. Once the rule and condition are considered together, there is a clear, acceptable "decision" or outcome.
• Decision trees: Similar to decision tables, decision trees show rules (as leaf nodes) and conditions (as branches). These are repeated until all the rules are considered against conditions ...