The decision models term project is fairly flexible in terms of the types of projects that are acceptable. you may come up with your own project topic or choose from the list of topics below. in either case, the project topic must be approved by the professor. each group is expected to prepare a full report that addresses all areas noted below. at the discretion of the instructor, this may include (a) make a short powerpoint or prezi presentation to the class reporting on their project (18 minutes including q& a), or (b) writing a paper. either way that is chosen, each group must submit files containing all of the project-related materials (e. g., excel files, powerpoint presentation files, word files, sample topics include:  conduct an analysis of a real decision problem (personal or managerial) that you are familiar with.  an analysis of an important decision problem (again, real) "in the public domain".  an experiment involving decision making and decision-analytic tools. submit a research proposal for instructor approval that includes your main variables, any control variables, how they are labeled, what your value ranges are, your specific data source, and your tentative research question.