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  1. Math of AHP

    The Math of AHP -- Computing priorities from pairwise comparisons Eigenvector computation Priorities for the elements in a cluster are derived from the relative pairwise comparisons by normalizing the principle right eigenvector of the matrix co...
  2. Judgment Options

  3. Limited Memory Capacity

    Intuition alone is not sufficient for making complex, crucial decisions.  The human brain is limited, in both short-term memory capacity and discrimination ability, to about seven things - plus or minus two.  Decision-making for every complex, cruci...
  4. Local Results (Cluster Priorities)

    The priorities for elements in each cluster of the objectives hierarchy, as well as the priorities derived for the alternatives with respect to each covering objective, are referred to as "local" priorities. The options available on the "Cluster ...
  5. Objectives Chart

    The Objectives Chart page displays a variety of charts for objectives and sub-objectives.  It displays the same priorities as the Objectives Grid .  Columns Chart By default, the Columns chart is displayed.  The columns chart below has the hier...
  6. Using the Rich Text Editor

    Comparion includes a rich text editor for maintaining information documents.  Information Documents can be useful to document the analysis in order to justify the decision (transparency).  Information documents can also be used to inform evaluators ...
  7. Evaluation Progress and Status

  8. Framing bias

    When a manager looks at the world through only one mental window, s/he fails to see other views.  This may lead to the use of outdated, or even wrong, frames. Frame Blindness is setting out to solve the wrong problem (or failure to adequately sol...
  9. Alternatives Chart

    The Alternatives Chart page displays the same priorities as the Alternatives Grid . Alternative Charts Overview By default, the Columns chart is displayed.  The column chart below shows the alternative priorities with respect to the overall Goa...
  10. Strategic Buckets

    You can set up "Strategic Buckets" by designating categories for the alternatives/projects.  Typical categories might include the type of project, business area addressed, time frame, level of risk, geographical region, etc.  Strategic buckets are ...