In: Psychology
how is technology used for decision making?
Technology helps in our decision making ability. We can process large data in short span of time. Collection of data and their interpretation becomes an easier task with incorporation of various software tools. Information technology helps in easy interpretation of events.
With the help of technology we can investigate a topic or an issue in detail. Technology also provides us various suitable alternatives for a particular aspect. We can make easy comparison of different aspects with the help of those technological assistance.
A single technology can provide many solutions to a single problem. We can use statistical tool to choose best option. It can be understood through an example. Whenever we make a reservation in train then various trains' name get displayed on our computer screen.
We can compare timings of different trains and can choose best train according to our suitability, planning and schedule. If we get a waiting list then we can also measure probability of getting that ticket confirmed. This probability is being displayed in percentage which assists in our decision making.
If we have any query about some aspect then more and more information can be obtained through making use of internet. It helps in our decision making. Various software tools are there which provide us assistance through numerical data and graphical presentation. All these help us in making better choices from all the available options.