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Linear Transformation of One-Dimensional Utility Functions: Empirical Study on the Impact on the Final Ranking of Alternatives in Personal Decisions
Determining one-dimensional utility functions for each objective in multiattribute utility theory (MAUT) requires substantial time and cognitive effort from decision makers. They must account…
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Teaching is described by its methods. It should be judged by its goals.
Almost all teaching concepts describe the method first and the objective second: blended learning, project-based work, digital tools — what it is all meant…
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Decision scientist Johannes Siebert: School over – now what? How young people find the right career
What comes after school? Choosing a career and course of study is one of the first significant decisions young people make in life—and often…
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Sound decisions are the key
At the second Education Summit of the Employers’ Associations of Lower Saxony I spoke about the question career orientation usually skips: young people learn…
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Lies and manipulation on the internet: expert shows you two effective ways to protect yourself against fake news
Fake news is deliberately spread to manipulate opinions and, thus, elections. Fact checks alone are powerless against their public effectiveness. However, in combination with…
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Enhancing misinformation correction: New variants and a combination of awareness training and counter-speech to mitigate belief perseverance bias
Belief perseverance bias refers to an individual’s tendency to persist in holding biased opinions even after the misinformation that initially shaped those opinions has…
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Generation A – Making decisions easier for young people
BAYREUTH. Can young people even make decisions for themselves – and make good decisions for themselves? Of course, says Prof. Johannes Siebert, and has…
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From wish to reality: Find happiness! If you follow 6 steps, you will make good decisions
We can actively shape our lives through our decisions ─ both professionally and personally. But how do we make decisions that are likely to…
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Despite pressure from fans and the media: why clubs should think twice when sacking coaches
When a team in professional soccer fails to achieve the hoped-for results, many fans almost reflexively call for a new coach. In my article…