What does "decision tree" mean?

A visualization of a complex decision-making situation in which the possible decisions and their likely outcomes are organized in the form of a graph that resembles a tree.

Decision tree

Q: What is a synonym for "decision tree"?

Common synonyms include: branch diagram, classifier, decision map, dichotomous chart, flowchart, problem solving diagram.

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A visualization of a complex decision-making situation in which the possible decisions and their likely outcomes are organized in the form of a graph that resembles a tree.

Synonyms

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branch diagram classifier decision map dichotomous chart flowchart problem solving diagram

Antonyms

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manual rule random guessing random method random thinking

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