One decision matrix is required as there is only one decision type in this assessment. This assessment requires a single outcome to be returned from the combination of answers entered; therefore we do not set the Multiple Outcomes Indicator. We do not require scoring of any type to be returned, so we do not set the Cumulative Score or Score By Outcome Indicators on creation of the matrix.
As this assessment determines the level of placement, the highest priority outcome is Level 1: Secure Detention, and the lowest priority is Level 5: Release. So our next step is to add outcomes to the matrix in this order. This means that the matrix will check first if Level 1 conditions are satisfied; if not, then Level 2; and so on.
The decision matrix editor is now launched.
Note: Due to the set up of preconditions in IEG, it is not necessary to include the logic from groups other than the last group asked. We can therefore condense the assessment logic down to the following rules:
then result is Level 1
AND answer 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 is 'Yes'
then result is Level 1
AND answer 21 is not ’Yes'
then result is Level 2
AND answer 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 is 'Yes'
then result is Level 3
AND answer 22 is 'Yes'
then result is Level 4
AND answer 22 is not 'Yes'
then result is Level 5