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Pairwise Comparisons Rating Scale Paradox

Other Computer Science 2015-12-02 v2

Abstract

This study demonstrates that incorrect data are entered into a pairwise comparisons matrix for processing into weights for the data collected by a rating scale. Unprocessed rating scale data lead to a paradox. A solution to it, based on normalization, is proposed. This is an essential correction for virtually all pairwise comparisons methods using rating scales. The illustration of the relative error currently, taking place, is discussed.

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@article{arxiv.1511.07540,
  title  = {Pairwise Comparisons Rating Scale Paradox},
  author = {W. W. Koczkodaj},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1511.07540},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

12 pages, 3 figure, 1 table, progress report, (practically) ready for submission, call for cooperation, call for corrections of formerly published results (especially related to AHP) which may go into tens of thousands

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