DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM REGARDING THE CHOICE OF A BICYCLE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53920/ITS-2023-1-4Keywords:
decision support systems, decision selection methods, websystem, graphical interface, bicycle, needs assessment, survey data analysis, user systemAbstract
Nowadays, decision support systems are used in many areas of economy, science, education, and in our everyday life. The task of such systems is the generation of management (management) decisions based on the analysis of large volumes of information regarding the selected subject area. When choosing and subsequently buying bicycles in a modern online store, the problem is that now the user relies mainly on the height parameter and his own wishes regarding the brand/color/type. But over time, it turns out that the chosen bike does not fully or partially meet the needs of the user. Therefore, the relevance of the problem of developing the decision support system for choosing a bicycle is beyond doubt.
The aim of the work is the analysis and research of problems related to the development of software for a suitable decision-making system that would support the choice of a vehicle – the bicycle – by users for a more accurate selection of the optimal bicycle, taking into the account the needs of the user (for example, riding style, coverage, seasons, frequency of bicycle use ), which are determined by a corresponding survey of those wishing to purchase a bicycle.
The use of the author's developed decision support system for choosing a bicycle will allow, in particular: to provide the user with a convenient opportunity when determining his choice and purchase of a bicycle; create a simple connection between the user and the system through the use of a graphical interface; the user does not need to know the technical aspects and characteristics of the bicycle, due to the fact that the questions are asked in an understandable format without the use of terminology and technical names, while the answers are an unambiguous reflection of the user's needs; generate several options for choosing bicycles that meet the needs (wishes) of the user according to the calculation of the compatibility of the characteristics of different brands of bicycles with the needs (wishes) of the user.
