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MENTAL MODEL · M12993

Decision Matrix

Decision Matrix
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Multi-objective weighted quantitative evaluation

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A decision matrix is a list of values in rows and columns that allows an analyst to systematically identify, analyze, and rate the performance of relationships between sets of values and information. Elements of a decision matrix show decisions based on certain decision criteria. The matrix is usefu…

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Fill the scores of candidate alternatives for each evaluation criterion into the matrix, weight and aggregate them to obtain comparable total scores, making multi-objective selection quantitative and transparent. The mechanism is "criteria × weights → comprehensive score".

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