what-when-how
In Depth Tutorials and Information
Table 2.4(Continued)
Selected
Quantitative
and
Qualitative
Methodologies
for
the
Clios
Process
Quantitative
or Qualitative
CLIOS Process Step
Methodology
Description
FlowNetworkAnalysis
methodologies
Quantitative
A mathematical methodology for analyzing lows
within a network consisting of nodes (edges) and
links (arcs). Applicable to most CLIOS systems that
can be modeled as networked systems (Ahuja et al.,
1993)
Statisticaland
EconomicAnalysis
methodologies
Quantitative
Methods for analyzing relationships between
different variables based on existing data sets;
Useful for systems in which ample long-term data
exist
OperationsResearch
(OR)methods
Quantitative
An interdisciplinary ield that uses mathematical
modeling and statistics to arrive at optimal or
near-optimal solutions based on constraints and
objective functions
CLIOSSteps10,11,and12:
Implement, monitor, and
improve system
ProjectManagement
Qualitative
Structured process for implementing a product,
service, or system with quality assurance in a
limited time
AdaptiveManagement
Qualitative
A structured, iterative process of optimal decision
making in the face of uncertainty, accruing
information needed to improve future systems
management (Holling, 1978)
Source
:
Mostashari, A. and Sussman, J. 2009. A framework for analysis, design and operation of complex large-scale sociotechno-
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International Journal for Decision Support Systems and Technologies,
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