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  1. Multi-pairwise Graphical/Numerical Comparisons

    Pairwise graphical and numerical comparisons are to be used to express judgments about the relative importance, preference, or likelihoods of the two elements shown on each line. In the example below, we are asked to compare the relative importance...
  2. Area Validation Exercise

    The Challenge of Quantifying Judgment We make hundreds of estimates every day, often without realizing it. We guess how fast a car is approaching before pulling out into traffic, weigh the invisible toll a risky decision might take on our reputa...
  3. Forgot Password (Reset Password)

    Forgot or Reset Password In case you have forgotten or want to reset your password, just click on the " I forgot my password " link on the Comparion login page. A prompt will be displayed where you need to enter the email address of your Compar...
  4. Structuring

    In conformity with the second of the three AHP axioms originally proposed by Saaty, the elements of any cluster should be "homogeneous," meaning that they should differ in importance from one another by no more than an order of magnitude. This req...
  5. Data Grid Overview

    We will introduce an artificial sample project that will be used to illustrate the Datagrid functionality. Alternatives (Alt1, Alt2, and Alt3) We named the Objectives based on the Measurement Methods used when evaluating the alternatives with res...
  6. Manage Default Option Sets

    Comparion has a large number of options, such as measurement methods for objectives, measurement methods for alternatives, what to display on evaluation pages, alternative wording for "objectives," and "alternatives," etc.   A Project Manager can...
  7. Brainstorming

    There are numerous ways to identify objectives, alternatives, etc., although brainstorming may be the most common method. The main point of brainstorming is to generate as many ideas as possible.  Get the right people – it is often useful to get to...
  8. Information Documents

    You can define the Information Documents in the DEFINE MODEL  > Review/Refine Model >   Information Documents page. This screen allows you to create and/or edit information documents for: The Goal Objectives Sub Objectives Covering Obje...
  9. Head to Head Analysis

    The Head-to-head- analysis shows how Alternatives compare to each other with respect to an Objective. One alternative is listed on the left side of the graph and the other is listed on the right.  Down the middle of the graph are the objectives ...
  10. Allowing Pop-ups (Browsers Pop-up Blocker)

    There are some places in Comparion where a new window or tab will need to be opened.  Browsers often prevent these pop-ups from displaying unless you give permission to do so. Google Chrome By default, Google Chrome blocks pop-ups from automat...