2.4 Making and Justifying Decisions

• Steps in the decision-making process

  1️⃣ Identify the problem

  2️⃣ Gather information

  3️⃣ Generate alternatives

  4️⃣ Evaluate alternatives

  5️⃣ Choose the best alternative

  6️⃣ Implement the decision

  7️⃣ Review and evaluate the decision
• The best alternative is chosen based solely on its feasibility.

  False
• What are key criteria used for in decision-making?

  Assessing decision alternatives
• Demographic data helps understand the human geography by providing information on population statistics
• To evaluate decision alternatives, it is important to analyze both quantitative and qualitative
• How does interpreting diverse data help decision-makers?

  It provides a comprehensive understanding
• A structured decision-making process ensures objectivity and thoroughness.

  True
• Decision-making criteria help systematically compare the pros and cons of alternatives.


  True
• What does environmental data help decision-makers understand?

  The environmental context
• Steps to select the most appropriate decision based on key criteria

  1️⃣ Identify and evaluate key criteria

  2️⃣ Compare alternatives based on criteria

  3️⃣ Highlight the chosen alternative

  4️⃣ Explain the rationale for the decision
• The decision-making process involves choosing the best course of action from multiple options
• What type of information is collected during the 'gather information' step?

  Relevant data and facts
• What does the 'implement the decision' step involve?

  Putting the decision into action
• Key criteria help systematically compare the pros and cons of decision alternatives.


  True
• What are the two main types of data used in decision-making?

  Quantitative and qualitative
• What type of information does quantitative data provide in decision-making?

  Objective, measurable information
• The decision-making process begins with identifying the problem or decision to be made
• What is one common criterion for evaluating decision alternatives?

  Cost
• What type of geographical data uses maps and satellite imagery?

  Spatial data
• Quantitative data is used to assess cost and effectiveness objectively.


  True
• Alternative C is chosen because it has the highest effectiveness.

  False
• Identifying the problem is the first step in the decision-making process.


  True
• Evaluating alternatives involves assessing the pros and cons of each based on the information gathered
• The final step in the decision-making process is to review and evaluate the decision
• What is spatial data used for in decision-making?

  Understanding physical geography
• Why is analyzing and interpreting data crucial in decision-making?

  To evaluate potential impacts
• Qualitative data is used to evaluate factors like risk and environmental impact.


  True
• Steps in the decision-making process

  1️⃣ Identify the problem or decision to be made

  2️⃣ Gather information

  3️⃣ Generate alternatives

  4️⃣ Evaluate alternatives

  5️⃣ Choose the best alternative

  6️⃣ Implement the decision

  7️⃣ Review and evaluate the decision
• Match the decision-making criterion with its description:

  Cost ↔️ The financial budget required

  Effectiveness ↔️ How well objectives are achieved

  Feasibility ↔️ Likelihood of successful implementation

  Risk ↔️ Potential negative consequences

  Time ↔️ Duration to carry out each decision
• Population statistics and socioeconomic indicators are examples of demographic
• Stakeholder perspectives are analyzed using qualitative
• Why is Alternative C justified despite its lower effectiveness?

  It balances cost, feasibility, and time