"decision science" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decision sciences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} decision science (usually uncountable, plural decision sciences)
  1. An interdisciplinary field concerned with rational decision making, combining mathematics, economics, and behavioural sciences. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: DS Related terms: decision theory
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