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UT Biomedical Informatics Lab (BMIL) Probability Wheel.

Sheng-Cheng Huang1, Sara Lee2, Allen Wang2

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 107 W Dean Keeton Street Stop C0800 Austin, TX 78712, USA; Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030, USA.

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|January 21, 2017
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This study introduces a mobile probability wheel app to improve communication about uncertainty in decision-making. The digital tool enhances probability estimation and reduces anchoring bias for researchers and medical professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Decision Sciences
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Traditional probability wheels are mechanical tools for visualizing probabilities.
  • These tools aid in estimating and communicating uncertain outcomes.
  • Anchoring bias can affect probability judgments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a portable and versatile mobile application version of the probability wheel.
  • To facilitate clearer communication of uncertainty between investigators and participants.
  • To improve the process of probability estimation and reduce cognitive biases.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mobile application simulating a probability wheel.
  • User interface design for intuitive adjustment of probability slices.
Keywords:
Probability wheelcognitive biasesdecision-makingheuristic judgmentmobile applicationpreference elicitationprobability estimationsoftware development

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  • Testing the application's utility in decision-making scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • The mobile application provides a portable and accessible tool for probability visualization.
    • The app aids in more accurate probability estimation compared to traditional methods.
    • Demonstrated potential to attenuate anchoring bias in decision-making tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • The probability wheel app offers a versatile digital solution for communicating uncertainty.
    • The tool is applicable across various research fields, including medical decision-making.
    • This technology enhances decision science research by improving probability communication.