A surgeon is involved in a $$3$ million malpractice suit. He can either settle out of court for $$750,000$ or go to court. If he goes to court and loses, he must pay $$2,500,000$ plus $$500,000$ in court costs. If he wins in court the plaintiffs pay the court costs. Identify the actions of this decision$-$making problem.

a$.$ Two choices: $(1)$ win the case in court and $(2)$ lose the case in court.

b$.$ Four consequences resulting from Go$/$Settle and Win$/$Lose combinations.

c$.$ Two choices: $(1)$ go to court and $(2)$ settle out of court.

d$.$ The amount of money paid by the doctor.