Design method for a decision-support system centered on the decider and using component based programming

ABSTRACT

The first Decision Support Systems (DSS) appeared about thirty years ago. This type of system aims at supporting the user in resolution of his/her problem and allowing him/her to make a decision. There are numerous systems called DSS; we identified two types: (1) Systems which solve problems to support user in decision-making and (2) systems which support users for evaluation of solutions. In our opinion, unlike many approaches which do not really take the user into account, DSS must not decide on replacement of the user but must allow him/her to measure the consequences of his/her choices to make decisions adapted to his/her needs. Our research aims at the DSS design model. This model will be applied to DSS design in the railway infrastructure investment domain.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.2 Types of Systems
          Subjects: Decision support (e.g., MIS)

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: User-centered design

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
DSS, interaction morphology of (design patterns), interactive system development model, transport