Table 1 Judgment matrix scale.
Scale | Meaning |
|---|---|
1 | Two elements are of equal importance in comparison |
3 | In comparison, the former is slightly more important than the latter |
5 | In comparison, the former is significantly more important than the latter |
7 | In comparison, the former is strongly more important than the latter |
9 | In comparison, the former is extremely more important than the latter |
2, 4, 6, 8 | The intermediate value between the two adjacent judgments mentioned above |
Reciprocal | Indicating the importance of comparing the interchangeability of the two corresponding factors |