expected-value

Calculate expected value from probabilities and payoffs for uncertain decisions.

142|20|Updated Oct 22, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill expected-value
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Skill: expected-value
Source: https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude/tree/main/skills/expected-value
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill expected-value

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you make better decisions when outcomes are uncertain by providing a structured way to calculate and compare the expected value of different choices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quantitative Decision Making: Calculate the probability-weighted average of potential outcomes to compare options objectively.
  • Risk Assessment: Understand the potential upside and downside of each choice.
  • Use Case: Deciding whether to invest in a new product feature with uncertain market adoption. This skill helps you weigh the potential revenue against the development costs and the probability of success or failure.

Quick Start

Use the expected-value skill to analyze the decision of launching a new product feature, considering a 60% chance of $100k revenue and a 40% chance of -$20k cost.

Frequently Asked Questions about expected-value

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate expected value for a product investment decision?

You calculate expected value by quantifying probabilities and payoffs for uncertain outcomes using the formula EV = Σ (Probability × Value). This structured framework enables objective, risk-adjusted comparisons for investment choices and strategic product decisions.

What is expected value in quantitative decision making?

Expected value in quantitative decision making is the probability-weighted average of potential outcomes. It provides a structured framework to make rational decisions under uncertainty by objectively comparing the upside and downside of strategic alternatives.

How do I assess risk when comparing strategic product bets?

You assess risk by estimating probabilities and quantifying payoffs for each potential outcome of your product bets. Calculating the expected value provides a structured, risk-adjusted comparison to guide rational decision-making under uncertainty.

What inputs do I need to perform an expected value calculation?

You need to define alternatives, identify potential outcomes, estimate the probability of each outcome, and quantify the respective payoffs. These inputs allow you to calculate expected value and make rational decisions involving uncertain scenarios.

When should I use expected value analysis for business strategy?

You should use expected value analysis for business strategy when making rational decisions under uncertainty, such as weighing potential revenue against development costs for a new product feature with uncertain market adoption.