Decision Tree Software
Quickly and easily create decision trees and fishbone diagrams with SmartDraw.
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Start with the exact decision tree template you need—not just a blank screen. Add your information and SmartDraw does the rest, aligning everything and applying professional design themes for great results every time.
Why SmartDraw is the best decision tree software:
- Automatic Tree Formatting
Click simple commands and SmartDraw builds your decision tree diagram for you, automatically. Add or remove a question or answer on your chart, and SmartDraw realigns and arranges all the elements so that everything continues to look great. - Ready-Made Decision Tree Templates
Dozens of professionally designed decision tree and fishbone diagram examples will help you get a quick start. Simply choose the template that is most similar to your project, and customize it with your oqn questions, answers, and nodes. - Quick and Easy Sharing
You can transfer your decision tree into Microsoft Office® with a single click. Alternatively, you can save it as a PDF or as any of the major graphics formats like JPG, PNG, and so forth. Email your decision diagram or even share it online. - Free Support
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What is a decision tree diagram? How and when can you use it?
Decision tree charts have three main parts: a root node, leaf nodes and branches. The root node is the starting point of the tree, and both root and leaf nodes contain questions or criteria to be answered. Branches are arrows connecting nodes, showing the flow from question to answer. Each node typically has two or more nodes extending from it. For example, if the question in the first node requires a "yes" or "no" answer, there will be a leaf node for if the answer is "yes" and another for if the answer is "no".
Decision Tree
A decision tree can be used in either a predictive manner or a descriptive manner, depending on its application. In either instance they are constructed the same way and are always used to visualize all possible outcomes and decision points that occur chronologically. Decision trees are most commonly used in the financial world for areas such as loan approval, portfolio management, and spending. A decision tree can also be helpful when examining the viability of a new product, or new market for a current product.