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  1. Utility Curve

    Utility curves are used to convert data into ratio scale priorities.  Utility curves can be increasing or decreasing, linear or non-linear. In the example below we are asked to enter data (Initial Cost: 20,195) for the alternative "Toyota Camry." ...
  2. Evaluation - Top down or bottom up

    When an individual or small group derives priorities in an AHP model, they can evaluate either from the top down (from goal to objectives to alternatives) or bottom up (from alternatives, to covering objectives, to top level objectives).    A to...
  3. 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 ...
  4. Collect Input -- Dynamic Sensitivity

    The Project Manager can show or hide the Sensitivity Analysis at the end of the Collect Input steps.  The purpose of the sensitivity analyses is to graphically see how the alternative priorities would change if the priorities of the objectives or ...
  5. Validating Experiments

    Every day, people face decisions in domains as diverse as choosing among shampoos, stocks, medical treatments, and friends.  When people have not learned what to do through trial and error, they need a suite of generally applicable decision-making s...
  6. Elements of effective decision making methodologies

    Focus on objectives Compensatory Brainstorming Screening Pros and cons Structuring Qualitative judgment Quantitative data Collaboration Roles Synthesis Identification of inconsistent judgments Consensus Sensi...
  7. Model Documentation

    Comparion provides a set of predefined reports and a set of icons to view, print, and download. Overall Results  Objectives and Alternatives Priorities Judgments of Objectives  Judgments of Alternatives  Structure Overview Report Objectives a...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Page Lookup

    The Page Lookup allows you to open a dialog box that lists all the Comparion pages.  T his can be found by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top right of the page. Y ou can expand/collapse the menus.  You can search for the page na...