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Concept information
Preferred term
operations research
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The use of analytic methods adopted from mathematics for solving operational problems. Among the common scientific techniques used in operations research are mathematical programming, statistical theory, information theory, game theory, Monte Carlo methods, and queueing theory.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- operational research
- operation research
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4273
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