How to Create a Decision Tree

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Posted by James Freeman |

Part 1: What is Decision Tree?

If you have a complex decision that needs breaking down, look no further than decision trees. A decision tree shows you all of the possible outcomes of a set of choices. It starts off with a single node or outcome, which branches out into two or more possible outcomes. These will form another node, and more outcomes may branch out from those.

Decision trees are useful when it comes to weighing up the costs and benefits of certain decisions. In business, they may be used to determine the value of each choice. This allows individuals and businesses to choose paths and choices that lead to the most gain, or avoid ones that lead to the most loss.

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Part 2: How to Make a Decision Tree Effortlessly?

Step 1: Start EdrawMax.

Step 2: Navigate to [New]>[Project Management]>[Decision Tree]

open decision tree template category

Step 3: Select one decision tree template to edit on it or click the [+] sign to start from scratch.

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Step 4: You can export the file to Graphics, PDF, editable MS Office file, SVG and Visio vsdx file.

save or export decision trees

Step 5: And you can share your diagram with others via social media and online website page.

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Part 3: Decision Tree Examples

Example 1: Decision Trees

This decision tree is used by a group of hikers to decide whether or not to go ahead with their hike, taking into account the strength of various weather-related factors such as humidity and wind.

decision tree example 1

Example 2: Decision Tree for Machine Learning

A decision tree shows you all of the possible outcomes of a set of choices. It starts off with a single node or outcome, which branches out into two or more possible outcomes. These will form another node, and more outcomes may branch out from those.

Decision Tree for Machine Learning

Part 4: Conclusion

According to this article, there are mainly three parts to illustrate what is a decision tree, to tell you how to create a decision tree easily, and to show you some decision tree examples.

EdrawMax is an easiest all-in-one diagramming tool, you can create decision trees and any other type diagrams with ease! With ready-made decision tree symbols and cliparts, making decision trees could be as simple as possible. Also, it supports to export your work in multiple formats and share your work with others. Get started to create your decision trees now!

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