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The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) provides the objective mathematics to process the inescapably subjective and personal preferences of an individual or a group in making a decision. With the AHP and its generalization, the Analytic Network Process (ANP), one constructs hierarchies or feedback networks, then makes judgments or performs measurements on pairs of elements with respect to a controlling element to derive ratio scales that are then synthesized throughout the structure to select the best alternative.
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Saaty, T.L., Vargas, L.G. (2012). The Seven Pillars of the Analytic Hierarchy Process. In: Models, Methods, Concepts & Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 175. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3597-6_2
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