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Expected value

The probability-weighted sum of the three scenario outcomes: (P-conservative x Value-conservative) + (P-moderate x Value-moderate) + (P-aggressive x Value-aggressive). A single summary number that respects the uncertainty; healthy cases have an expected value near the moderate scenario rather than propped up by the aggressive tail.

Defined in 2 GAGE programs, which carry 2 distinct definitions of it. The wording above is taught in Business AI Transformation.

How each discipline defines it

The same term does different work depending on who is using it. These are the definitions as each program teaches them, unedited.

Business AI Transformation

The probability-weighted sum of the three scenario outcomes: (P-conservative x Value-conservative) + (P-moderate x Value-moderate) + (P-aggressive x Value-aggressive). A single summary number that respects the uncertainty; healthy cases have an expected value near the moderate scenario rather than propped up by the aggressive tail.

AI Literacy & Professional Conduct

Probability times severity, summed across scenarios; the correct method for representing low-frequency, high-severity tail costs without overstating the typical case.

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