Decision matrix
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 · Week 10 · Biotechnology for Health (Biomedical Innovations)
Today's goal: Use a weighted decision matrix to choose among competing prototype design options.
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
1. Decision or claim I am testing: ____
2. Evidence ID and exact observation: ____
3. Second evidence ID and exact observation: ____
4. Rule that connects the evidence to my claim: ____
5. Strongest alternative or tradeoff: ____
6. Limitation or missing evidence that controls my confidence: ____
7. Revision I would make if the missing evidence changed: ____
| Criterion (weight) | A pillbox | B app | C clock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (25) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Safety (20) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feasibility (25) | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Effectiveness (30) | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Weighted total | 395 | 375 | 415 |
This model shows the level of evidence and organization needed to complete: A blank structure for organizing the assigned response. It contains no claim, ranking, calculation, data interpretation, or recommendation from today's task.
- Name the variables and include units.
- Enter observations without changing the raw values.
- Check labels, calculations, and patterns before interpreting the data.
Keep the structure. Replace the question, facts, measurements, and evidence. Then recheck units, vocabulary, and whether the conclusion goes beyond the evidence.
Also due today: Submit the matrix and justification on Schoology by end of class.
Turn in: Weighted decision matrix with three options, four criteria, weights, scores, weighted totals, and a written justification.
Go to Schoology to turn this in.
Submit one PDF. Schoology attaches your name to your upload; on the page itself, write your period and code. Name the file: FirstName LastName - Assignment Title - YYYY-MM-DD.pdf.
Open Schoology PDF upload helpIf you cannot get in, see Mr. Mendoza. Do not skip the work.
Claim ceiling: Original fictional plan comparison only. Weighted rankings depend on criteria, scales, weights and inputs; they cannot establish clinical safety, effectiveness or official project completion.
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
| Criterion | Weight | Option score |
|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness | 30 | 5 |
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.
It builds this reusable test skill: Computing a weighted score in a decision matrix.
- Name the concept or data pattern being tested.
- Cross out choices that violate that rule or the evidence.
- Justify the best remaining choice before checking the answer.