Selection from evaluated options

Know how to select the options which will prove to be the best most effective and efficient option for a specific case given the details of that case and the results of a thorough evaluation of options.

Knowledge Node Summary

In the simplest case, the option to select is the one which proves to be the best option derived from the detailed testing process. However, where several of the best options deliver quite close scores when tested it is often important to consider which option or options would be best received by those who are interested in the results. In some cases, a close second or third best option which is knowledge will be received well might be better than the best option if it is known that this will not be received well. This clearly requires a deeper understanding of how the results of the selection are to be used.

A summary of expert opinion:

The knowledge named 'Selection from evaluated options' is considered to be quite important.
In addition, the knowledge is thought to be fairly justifiable knowledge, and is learned mainly by experience but needs study.
The learn time for this node given an understanding of the prerequisites, is about 1 month. The estimated learn time for the entire knowledge structure of this node is about 3 months.