IntermediateAnalysis~10 min
Build the Decision Matrix
Create a weighted decision matrix for a complex business choice — and explain why the winning option is right.
Skills Tested
Decision analysisWeighted scoringCritical self-assessment
Challenge Prompt
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Build a weighted decision matrix for choosing a cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) for a healthcare startup. Criteria: cost (weight 20%), compliance/HIPAA (weight 30%), ML capabilities (weight 25%), developer experience (weight 15%), vendor lock-in risk (weight 10%). Score each provider 1-10 per criterion. Calculate weighted scores. Declare a winner. Add one paragraph: "Why the matrix might be wrong" — identifying what the matrix doesn't capture.
Your Prompt
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Reward
+100 GeraCoins
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Hints (3)
- 1Weights should sum to 100% — specify this or the AI may drift.
- 2"Why the matrix might be wrong" is the most valuable paragraph; it reveals hidden assumptions.
- 3Calculated weighted scores should be verifiable — check the AI's arithmetic.
Related Topics
decision matrixcloud providerweighted scoringbusiness decisionhealthcare tech
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