Making Decisions

CSC 261 - Artificial Intelligence - Weinman



Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Reading Journal.
  1. Select the sentence from today's reading that you feel best illustrates the advantage of maximum expected utility (MEU). Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain why you chose this sentence.
  2. Select the sentence from today's reading that you feel best illustrates the limitations of MEU. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain why you chose this sentence.
  3. Select the axiom of utility theory that seems
    1. most essential, and another that seems
    2. least essential
    to you. Briefly (3-5 sentences each) explain why you chose these two axioms.
  4. Identify the sentence or concept from today's reading that you found most surprising or provocative. Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain your choice.