tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post8606869761663884657..comments2024-03-02T03:24:43.931-05:00Comments on Advanced Analytic Techniques: Decision-Making Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Kristan J. Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566135545863154089noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-3468252374308303732015-10-26T09:58:39.320-04:002015-10-26T09:58:39.320-04:00The authors used statistical data to process quali...The authors used statistical data to process qualitative data which I excluded and vaguely understand myself. But to answer your question, the authors processed qualitative data by assigning attributes via the matrix, and using software to process the math. However, the issue is not the assigned attributes themselves, but the value assigned by each family member which was measured based upon their own significance. In this case, the authors did not provide any further literature or examples on how to ensure the values are meaningful, nor the implications. Oleg melnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18167461330421156313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-77365128776128607252015-10-25T23:38:12.751-04:002015-10-25T23:38:12.751-04:00I found this article interesting and appreciated t...I found this article interesting and appreciated the easily digestible information and relatable example problem. I can see how step 3 can make the process more complex, but is necessary for easily comparable quantifiable data. Does the article address the difficulty in adding qualitative attributes to problems that are more non-quantitative? My only note is that the given example seems more straight forward in this process, though obviously this is for the sake of the reader grasping the subject matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898287987552590078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-8302491561402363952015-10-25T13:56:15.691-04:002015-10-25T13:56:15.691-04:00Shadya, thank you for the comment. To answer your ...Shadya, thank you for the comment. To answer your question, using other SATs may be helpful in streamlining the process of assigning attributes in the matrix, but may also confine an analyst’s viewpoint to a certain degree. Nonetheless, the issue of assigning attributes will likely come down to the facilitator, team leader or decision maker’s guidance or goal of the project. Oleg melnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18167461330421156313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509736829271344872.post-28207749680057044242015-10-25T10:47:06.968-04:002015-10-25T10:47:06.968-04:00I thought this article was summed up very well. Th...I thought this article was summed up very well. The graphics were helpful. You mentioned one of the difficulties that arises comes into play when assigning attributes to the criteria matrix. Do you think other SATs such as those in the idea generation category would help identify attributes effectively? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109490128063994027noreply@blogger.com