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  1. Utility Curve

    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." The data can be entered by dragging the handle of the vertical sli...
  2. Step Function

    Depending on the settings made by the Project Manager, the Step Function graph and the resulting priority may vary depending on whether the Piecewise Linear option is enabled or not. The graph below shows the Step Function when the Piecewise Linear...
  3. Direct Priority Entry

    The Direct Input method can be used when evaluating objectives with respect to another objective or when evaluating alternatives with respect to an objective. In the example below, we are asked to evaluate all the objectives with respect to the dec...
  4. Rating Alternatives

    Depending on how the Project Manager set up the evaluation, you will be asked to rate one alternative with respect to one objective on each screen, or all alternatives with respect to one objective on each screen, or one alternative with respect to ...
  5. Multi-pairwise Graphical/Numerical Comparisons

    Pairwise graphical/numerical comparisons can be used to express your judgment about the relative importance or preference or likelihoods of the two elements shown on each line. In the example below, we are asked to compare the relative importance o...
  6. Single Pairwise Graphical/Numerical Comparisons

    Pairwise graphical/numerical comparisons can be used to express your judgment about the relative importance or preference or likelihoods of the two elements. In the example below, we are asked to compare the relative importance of the two objective...
  7. Multi-pairwise Verbal Comparison Evaluation

    Pairwise comparisons are entered on a screen, as shown in the figure below, by clicking on or between words that express your judgment about the relative importance or preference or likelihoods (see Pairwise Comparisons Contexts) of the two elements...
  8. Single Pairwise Verbal Comparisons

    Pairwise Verbal can be used to express your judgment about the relative importance or preference or likelihoods of the two elements.  In the example below, we are asked to compare the relative importance of the two objectives  (Cost of Ownership a...
  9. Welcome Page

    The Comparion Evaluation process usually starts with the Welcome Page where the Project Manager can give an introduction and instructions to the Evaluators. ...
  10. Participant Roles Statistics

    You can view the number of participants that have an allowed role by checking the  Show Statistics  check box.  ...