Table 14 Fundamental Scale for Pairwise Comparisons (Adapted from Saaty (1990)).
From: Critical factors analysis of student-athletes learning training contradiction via AHP
When comparing \(i\) to\(j\) | Scale Value | Definition | Mathematical Representation |
|---|---|---|---|
Equal importance | 1 | Elements contribute equally | \({a_i}={a_j}\) |
Moderate importance | 3 | Slightly favors one element | \({a_i}=3{a_j}\) |
Strong importance | 5 | Strongly favors one element | \({a_i}=5{a_j}\) |
Very strong importance | 7 | Dominantly favors one element | \({a_i}=7{a_j}\) |
Extreme importance | 9 | Absolute preference for one element | \({a_i}=9{a_j}\) |
