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operational research

operational research Operational research is a set of scientific and mathematical methods used to improve decision-making in complex organizations and systems.

Operational research is a set of scientific and mathematical methods used to improve decision-making in complex organizations and systems. It aims to find the best workable solution when goals conflict by using models that can be applied to real-world problems.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Operations Research” (D009874).
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