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Decision Table: Decision Table is just a tabular representation of all conditions

and actions. Decision Table are always used whenever the processing logic is
very complicated and involves multiple conditions. The main components used
for the formation of the Data Table are Conditions Stubs, Action Stubs, and
rules.

Types of decision tables:


 Extended entry table
 Limited entry table
Benefits:
 Visualization of Cause-and-effect relationships in the table.
 Easy to understand
 In the case of a complex table, it can be readily broken down into
simpler tables.
 Tables are formatted consistently.
 Suggestions of possible actions need to be taken from the
summarized outcomes of a situation.
 In these tables, semi-standardized languages might be used.
 Table users are not necessarily know how to use a computer.
Drawbacks:

 Decision tables are not well suited to large-scale applications. There is


a requirement of splitting huge tables into smaller ones to eliminate
redundancy.
 The complete sequence of actions is not reflected in the decision
tables.
 A partial solution is presented.
2. Decision Tree: A decision tree is a graph that always uses a branching
method in order to demonstrate all the possible outcomes of any decision.
Decision Trees are graphical and show a better representation of decision
outcomes. It consists of three nodes namely Decision Nodes, Chance Nodes,
and Terminal Nodes.
Types of the decision tree:
 Categorical variable decision tree
 Continuous variable decision tree
Benefits:
 A decision tree is simple to comprehend and use.
 New scenarios are simple to add.
 Can be combined with other decision-making methods.
 Handling of both numerical and categorial variables
 The classification does not require many computations.
 Useful in analyzing and solving various business problems.
Drawbacks:
 They are inherently unstable, which means that a slight change in the
data can have a result in a change in the structure of the optimal
decision tree, and they are frequently wrong.

 These are less suitable for estimation tasks where the outcome
required is the value of a continuous variable.
 The alternative options perform better with the same data. A random
forest of decision trees can be used as a replacement but it is not as
straightforward to comprehend as a single decision tree.
 Calculations can become quite complicated, especially when several
values are uncertain and/or multiple outcomes are related.

Difference between Decision Table and Decision Tree:

S.
No. Decision Table Decision Tree

Decision Tables are a tabular Decision Trees are a graphical


representation of conditions and representation of every possible outcome
1. actions. of a decision.

We can derive a decision table from We can not derive a decision tree from the
2. the decision tree. decision table.

It helps to take into account the possible


3. It helps to clarify the criteria. relevant outcomes of the decision.
S.
No. Decision Table Decision Tree

In Decision Tables, we can include In Decision Trees, we can not include more
4. more than one ‘or’ condition. than one ‘or’ condition.

It is used when there are small It is used when there are more number of
5. number of properties. properties.

6. It is used for simple logic only. It can be used for complex logic as well.

7. It is constructed of rows and tables. It is constructed of branches and nodes.

The goal of using a decision table is A decision tree’s objective is to provide an


the generation of rules for effective means to visualize and understand
structuring logic based on data a decision’s available possibilities and range
8. entered in the table. of possible outcomes.

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