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Step #4 -- Enter the weights for each decision criteria

Weights allow you to scale the importance of decision criteria. For example, a weight of 4 is twice as "Important" as a weight of 2. If you are in the very early stages, you can omit the weights or set all their values to 1.

Tips for setting weights:

  • If you choose to use weights, agree on the scaling before you complete the remainder of the matrix.

  • Use available data from the Identify phase, to include VOC and VOB data.

  • Consider the group weights of Quality, Cost, and Schedule. The group weights are the sum of the criteria weights within a group. This ensures that a particular group will not tip the scale too far in one direction.

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