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Problem Definition

Problem definition in any decision-making process begins with the recognition and definition of a decision problem. Broadly defined, the decision problem is a perceived difference between the desired and existing states of a system. The role of the decision maker is to examine the gap between the desired and existing states of the system. Problem definition is often based on analyses of attribute maps. These attribute maps can then be used for creating the hierarchical structure of evaluation criteria in the Intelligence phase. Problem definition can also be viewed as the starting point of the Condition Assessment phase.

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issue definition; define issues; discuss concerns

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Malczewski 1999, p. 97

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The Participant Roles That Are Commonly Present During A Geodesign Process Phase/Step.

The Participant Roles That Are Commonly Present During A Geodesign Process Phase/Step.

A Participant Role Can Be Filled By Different Professional Roles Or Stakeholder Roles During Different Geodesign Process Phases/Steps. For Example, During The Constraints Specification Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By Business, Community, Public, Resource Owner. Mediator, GIS Analyst, Technology Provider, Decision Maker, Scientist, Lawyer, Policy Expert; During The Domain Data Analysis Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By GIS Analyst, Resource Manager, Scientist.

Recommendation Group

A Participant Role Can Be Filled By Different Professional Roles Or Stakeholder Roles During Different Geodesign Process Phases/Steps. For Example, During The Constraints Specification Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By Business, Community, Public, Resource Owner. Mediator, GIS Analyst, Technology Provider, Decision Maker, Scientist, Lawyer, Policy Expert; During The Domain Data Analysis Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By GIS Analyst, Resource Manager, Scientist.

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Commonly Followed By

Group Consensus Methods

Problem Definition Methods

A Participant Role Can Be Filled By Different Professional Roles Or Stakeholder Roles During Different Geodesign Process Phases/Steps. For Example, During The Constraints Specification Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By Business, Community, Public, Resource Owner. Mediator, GIS Analyst, Technology Provider, Decision Maker, Scientist, Lawyer, Policy Expert; During The Domain Data Analysis Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By GIS Analyst, Resource Manager, Scientist.

Constraints Specification

Design Requirement Development

Evaluation Criteria Specification

A Participant Role Can Be Filled By Different Professional Roles Or Stakeholder Roles During Different Geodesign Process Phases/Steps. For Example, During The Constraints Specification Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By Business, Community, Public, Resource Owner. Mediator, GIS Analyst, Technology Provider, Decision Maker, Scientist, Lawyer, Policy Expert; During The Domain Data Analysis Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By GIS Analyst, Resource Manager, Scientist.

Issue Articulation

A Participant Role Can Be Filled By Different Professional Roles Or Stakeholder Roles During Different Geodesign Process Phases/Steps. For Example, During The Constraints Specification Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By Business, Community, Public, Resource Owner. Mediator, GIS Analyst, Technology Provider, Decision Maker, Scientist, Lawyer, Policy Expert; During The Domain Data Analysis Step, The Advisor Role Is Often Assumed By GIS Analyst, Resource Manager, Scientist.

Issue Articulation

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Hamid Ekbia; Karen Kemp; Andrew Miller

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6/5/2008

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Introduction Geodesign Problem Types Planning/Decision Context Planning And Spatial Decision Process Methods And Techniques Technology Data And Domain Knowledge People And Participation Geodesign Resources