A decision maker using the maximin decision criterion will:

A assume that uncertainty can be ignored and will select the option with the highest expected value.

B assume that he/she will regret not having selected another option and will therefore minimise the possible regret under this assumption.

C assume that the worst outcome will occur and will select the option that will give the highest return from the worst outcome possible under each option.

D assume that the best outcome will occur and will select the option that will give the highest return from the best outcome possible under each option.