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On the left is a list of the possible labels. On the right is an edit<br />

box showing the probability of the selected label. To define the<br />

probability distribution:<br />

4. Move through the list and enter the following<br />

probability for each label:<br />

Label Probability<br />

Attractive 0.0<br />

Muscular 0.0<br />

Nondescript 0.25<br />

Mediocre 0.5<br />

Ugly 0.25<br />

5. Click "OK" to return to the Matrix view.<br />

The cell will be highlighted in red to show it has a probability<br />

distribution. The label with the highest probability is shown in<br />

the cell. If you want to convert from a probability distribution<br />

back to a single label, enter a probability of 1.0 for one of the<br />

labels and 0.0 for the others.<br />

Now might be a good time to save your analysis. Use the<br />

File::Save option.<br />

Results Displays for Probabilities<br />

Several results displays are available to see how probabilities<br />

affect your results. The results are computed using Monte Carlo<br />

Simulation. Monte Carlo simulation uses random numbers to<br />

estimate possible outcomes for the probabilistic levels. The<br />

utilities of these possible outcomes are computed and saved.<br />

After this has been done many times, LDW can use the saved<br />

results as an estimate of the cumulative probability over the<br />

utility or level of interest.<br />

The default number of simulation trials is 100. You can change<br />

this with the Preferences::Simulation Options option.<br />

Section 5 -- Advanced Tutorial 5-9

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