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Decision support system (DSS)
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TL;DR. An information system that helps organizations make better decisions by analyzing data, especially for unstructured or semi-structured problems.
Technical Definition
An information system that helps organizations make better decisions by analyzing data, especially for unstructured or semi-structured problems.
How it works
A Decision Support System (DSS) is an information system designed to aid managers in making significant decisions, particularly when problems are complex or ill-defined. It provides tools for data analysis and modeling to support informed decision-making at various organizational levels.
Related Concepts
- Data analysis — Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data to discover useful information and patterns.