A process that uses pairwise comparisons to determine factor evaluations and factor weights in a multifactor decision-making environment.

Evaluations that indicate one’s preference for a particular factor for a particular alternative or item.

Weights that give the relative importance of one factor compared to another.

A decision-making environment in which multiple factors are to be considered in making the final selection.

A multifactor decision-making approach in which the factor weights and factor evaluations can be accurately determined and used in the decision-making process.