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AM-13 - Multi-criteria evaluation
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
Related Topics:
Spatial Interaction
Kernels and Density Estimation
Cartographic Modeling
Point Pattern Analysis
Classification and Clustering
Keywords:
basic analytical methods
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