What is a Model?
A model is a representation of a decision. Comparion is a structured decision-making tool designed to help organize and analyze various factors based on specific goals and objectives. By providing a clear framework, Comparion models enable more effective and efficient decision-making.
Models are tailored to fit the unique needs of your project. Model includes clearly defined objectives, goals, and alternatives. Participants have already been added, evaluations have been completed, and results have been synthesized for training purposes.
How to add Sample Models into Expert Choice Comparion
To add sample models from the Resource Center within the Help follow the steps below:
Application (Purpose) | Sample Models | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Area Validation | Area Validation Exercise | AHP Example |
| Sports Management | Allstar Sports Case - Harvard Business Case | Business Strategy & Management |
| Federal Government Management | Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Transformation and Systems Consolidation (TASC) Initiative | Government IT and Systems Integration |
| Enterprise IT Security, Data Security & Privacy | Selection of IAM Service Provider | Information Technology / Identity and Access Management / Cyber Security |
| Supply Chain Security | DHS SW Supply Chain Tool | National Security |
| Marketing Strategy | Implementing a Multi cultural Marketing Program | Clinical Research |
| Mobile Event Apps | EngageFully Events - Path to New Market | Conference Planning & Associations |
| Operations Management: Process Optimization and Logistics Management | Management of GWU logistics department | University facilities management, campus housing or residential services |
| Hydrographic Surveying | Hydrographic Survey of the Port of Charleston | Maritime and Port Operations |
| Sample Measurement | Car Purchase Example Measurement | Example |
| Candidate Evaluation and Screening | Research Assistant Selection | Education and Research |
| Route Optimization | Oil Pipeline Route Selection | Energy & Infrastructure |
| Candidate Evaluation Tool: Client-Consultant Matching System | Select a consulting candidate | Talent Acquisition / Management Consulting / Business Services |
| Smart Parking System | Mitigating the Parking Challenges at George Washington University | Transportation & Mobility |
| Vendor Selection Process | MultiOmniTech Vendor selection | Procurement & Supply Chain |
| Maritime industries | Patrol Boat selection | Military and Coast Guard Operations |
| Strategic Planning | SWOT Analysis | Business and Consulting |
| Building Renovation & Retrofitting | HVAC project for a Classic Building | Construction and Building Services |
| Sample Trade Study | Trade Study | Example |
| Policy Development / Employee Training Programs | Sexual Harassment Policy | Human Resources (HR) and Workplace Safety |
| Project Portfolio Optimization / Automotive Manufacturing | Tesla Portfolio Optimization | Automotive |
| Project Portfolio Optimization / Space exploration | NASA | Aerospace, technology |
| Project Portfolio Optimization / | World Bank Group | |
| Project Portfolio Optimization / Automotive Manufacturing | Toyota Portfolio Optimization | Automotive |
Steps to Add Sample Models:
Download the Sample Model File:
Click on the link to download a sample model file.
Save the file to your computer. By default, the model file will be saved in your downloads folder.
Upload the Sample Model into Comparion:
Select the target workgroup.
Go to the Manage Models tab or go to Home in the new UI
Click the "New from File" button.
Select the file you downloaded to upload the model.
Note: To add sample models to your workgroup in Comparion, please refer to Add Comparion Sample Models to Workgroup page for step-by-step instructions and additional details. This process allows Workgroup Managers to browse and select from a library of sample models or templates and add them to their workgroup for further use.
Templates in Your Workgroup
Your workgroup may also contain templates designed to simplify the process of creating models. These templates are predefined setups that can be customized further based on your project’s requirements. For more information on templates, visit the Sample Templates Help Center.
Comparion “templates” serves as a quick and convenient starting point for building models, ensuring consistency and ease of use across projects. Templates provide the foundational structure for models without including participant information, data, or results.
Below are templates designed for common use cases. Additionally, you may create your own templates from existing workgroup models by selecting the dropdown menu next to each model.
Comparion Sample Templates
How to Download and Use Templates
Some sample templates were included in your starting workgroup. To download additional sample templates to your workgroup, and create models based on them:
- Download the Template
- Click the provided link to download the model template file (.ahps).
- Upload and Create a New Model
- Navigate to the Manage Models page.
- Click the New from File button.
- Select the downloaded file to upload the template and create a new model.
Additional Resources: Comparion Sample Models with Data
In addition to model templates (without data), your workgroup may also contain Comparion Sample Models (complete with participants and judgment data). Comparion models are ideal for training purposes, as they let you showcase features such as sensitivity analysis, group differences, portfolio optimizations and more.
