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Author and Citation Info:
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Multi-criteria evaluation. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).
Learning Objectives:
Describe the implementation of an ordered weighting scheme in a multiple-criteria aggregation
Compare and contrast the terms multi-criteria evaluation, weighted linear combination, and site suitability analysis
Differentiate between contributing factors and constraints in a multi-criteria application
Explain the legacy of multi-criteria evaluation in relation to cartographic modeling
Determine which method to use to combine criteria (e.g., linear, multiplication)
Create initial weights using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP)
Calibrate a linear combination model by adjusting weights using a test data set
You are currently viewing an archived version of Topic Multi-criteria evaluation. If updates or revisions have been published you can find them at Multi-criteria evaluation.
DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Multi-criteria evaluation. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).