Using harmonious houses for visual pairwise comparison of multiple criteria alternatives

摘要

In this paper, we consider the problem of evaluating decision alternatives, which are described by means of several criteria. Our aim is to develop an approach which enables a decision-maker to present value information on the basis ofa visual representation. The underlying ideas used in the approach are based on the use of symmetry and harmony. These principles are operationalized by using “harmonious houses”. The theoretical approach is implemented as a decision support system, which makes pairwise comparisons possible between alternatives. To perform sensitivity analysis is also possible. In our pilot tests, the idea has proven very promising.