Table 3 Practical implications of different aggregation values.

From: A study on the characterization methods of ecological water requirements in rivers in the Southern plain Region, China

Category

Meaning

High aggregation values

A significant number of parameters have been found to demonstrate high non-satisfaction rates, resulting in suboptimal overall performance. Parameters with high weights have been shown to have a significant impact.

Low aggregation values

While the majority of parameters do not reach full satisfaction, the overall status is satisfactory.

Approaching the extreme value

The approach to the maximum value signifies that at least one parameter is deemed to be significantly unsatisfactory; conversely, the approach to the minimum value indicates that all parameters are satisfactory.