Operations research
Operations research, or operational research in British
usage, is a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical
methods to help make better decisions.[1] It is often considered to be a
sub-field of mathematics.The terms management science and decision science are
sometimes used as synonyms.
Employing techniques from other mathematical sciences, such
as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and mathematical optimization,
operations research arrives at optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex
decision-making problems. Because of its emphasis on human-technology
interaction and because of its focus on practical applications, operations
research has overlap with other disciplines, notably industrial engineering and
operations management, and draws on psychology and organization science.
Operations research is often concerned with determining the maximum (of profit,
performance, or yield) or minimum (of loss, risk, or cost) of some real-world
objective. Originating in military efforts before World War II, its techniques
have grown to concern problems in a variety of industries.
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