DEFINITE (decisions on a finite set of alternatives - Dutch acronyme BOSDA) is a decision support software package that has been developed to improve the quality of environmental decision making. DEFINITE is, in fact, a whole tool kit of methods that can be used on a wide variety of problems. If you have a problem to solve, and you can identify alternative solutions, then DEFINITE can weigh up the alternatives for you and assess the most reasonable alternative.
The program contains a number of graphical methods to support representation. To be able to deal with all types of information DEFINITE includes five different multicriteria methods, as well as Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness analysis. Related procedures such as weight assessment, standardization, discounting and a large variety of methods for sensitivity analysis are also available.
DEFINITE supports the whole decision process, from problem definition to report generation. Its structured approach ensures that the decisions arrived at are systematic and consistent.
DEFINITE can be used by the busy professional having no prior experience with such software, as well as the sophisticated user. A tutorial example and examples from the practice of environmental decision making are provided. Menus, information screens and help screens will lead you through the program and will very rapidly familiarize you with its features.
