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Python AhpAnpLib Theory 6: Optimization with AHP
Level: AdvancedAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn this tutorial, Dr. Elena Rokou delves into the powerful synergy between Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and optimization methods, with a specific focus on resource allocation. Optimization plays a crucial role in decision-making processes, especially when it comes to allocating resources e...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Theory 5: BOCR model
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn this tutorial, Dr. Elena Rokou presents an in-depth exploration of the BOCR (Benefits, Opportunities, Costs, and Risks) model—a powerful framework for strategic decision-making. The BOCR model provides a structured approach to evaluate and compare the various aspects of a decision, allowing or...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Theory 3: Ratings model
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn this tutorial, Dr. Elena Rokou delves into the world of AHP Ratings Models, a fundamental aspect of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. AHP Ratings Models play a crucial role in quantifying the relative importance of criteria and alternatives, providing a structured approach to d...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Theory 2: Structuring AHP Model
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn this tutorial, Dr. Elena Rokou demonstrates the process of structuring a comprehensive Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model using the example of car selection. AHP, developed by Thomas L. Saaty, is a powerful decision-making framework that helps in prioritizing alternatives based on multiple...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Theory 1: Introduction to AHP
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationWelcome to "Theory Tutorial 1: Introduction to AHP"! In this video, Dr. Elena Rokou provides a comprehensive introduction to the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Developed by Thomas L. Saaty in the 1970s, AHP is a widely-used decision-making framework that helps in complex problem-solvin...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Tutorial 3-1b: Creating an AHP model in Python from an Excel AHP file
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn this tutorial, we will show you how to create an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model in Python using an existing Excel file with AHP data. We'll guide you through the process of importing the AHP structure and judgments from the Excel file into Python, allowing you to work with the mode...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Tutorials 3-1a: Creating an AHP model in Python from scratch
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationWe'll dive into the step-by-step process of building the AHP model in this tutorial. You'll learn how to define criteria, set up the hierarchy, and export the pairwise comparisons questionnaire template.
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Tutorials 5: Creating Benefits – Opportunities – Costs and Risks models
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationIn Tutorial 5, we delve into creating Benefits, Opportunities, Costs, and Risks (BOCR) models using Python and calculating short-term and long-term best decisions. We start by demonstrating how to create these models by importing data from Excel, either from a pre-existing model or from scratch. ...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Tuotorials 2: Installing Python AhpAnpLib library
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationWelcome to Python AhpAnpLib Tutorials! In this second episode, we will show you how to install and validate the latest version of the Python AhpAnpLib library. Follow along as we guide you through the installation process step-by-step, ensuring you have the most up-to-date tools for creating AHP/...
Read MorePython AhpAnpLib Tuotorials 1: How to install Tools needed
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationWelcome to Python AhpAnpLib Tutorials! In this first tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing the essential tools needed on a Mac and a Windows system to work with the Python AhpAnpLib library. Learn how to set up Visual Studio Code and Python to get started with creating AHP...
Read MoreDecision Making for Leaders, an introduction to AHP/ANP methods
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): Elena RokouWant to learn how leaders tackle analytics problems? CDF's Chief Research Director, Dr. Elena Rokou, explores the techniques used for better business solutions. Learn about the Analytic Hierarchy Process, combining simulation and optimization techniques, and more, by watching this sponsored I...
Read MoreSHOULD THE UK HAVE BREXITED THE EUROPEAN UNION?
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas Saaty, Lirong WeiThe European Union is a great and inspired step towards economic unity and in particular financial, social, and political unity. Is it beneficial to the UK and to the world at large in the long run that the UK has broken off from the European Union in its Brexit with dissent coming from Londoners...
Read MoreFulfillment of Life
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas Saaty, H J Zoffer, Lirong WeiIs there a way to assess how satisfied one is with one’s life to date? How close one has come to meeting one’s personal aspirations? There has been no immediate process available whereby we can articulate what we wanted for ourselves in a wide variety of aspects or to measure how close we have co...
Read MorePeruvian Hostage Crisis
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas Saaty, Enrique MuMRTA Members storm Japanese embassy and take hostages. They demand release of jailed leaders and comrades. What should the government do? Can AHP help? AHP can help us understand the issues surrounding conflict resolutions but it is still up to people to make the choices!
Read MoreMeaningless number crunching
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas SaatyNumbers need to be interpreted as to how they serve your purpose; otherwise they are meaningless. Here are some examples.
Read MoreDecision making cartoons
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationCartoons of decision making
Read MoreAHP Cartoon in Italian
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationAn illustrated guide to the Analytic Hierarchy Process in Italian
Read MoreAHP Cartoon in French
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Creative Decisions FoundationAn illustrated guide to the Analytic Hierarchy Process in French
Read MoreAHP Cartoon in English
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): The analytic sciences corporationAn illustrated guide to the Analytic Hierarchy Process in English
Read MoreThe Essentials of the Analytic Network Process with Seven Examples
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): The Super Decisions Software , Thomas SaatyEvery Project should have a summary with the following figures and tables included 1. Title with brief explanation of what the problem is and why a decision is needed. 2. BOCR networks compactly shown 3. Table of the BOCR control criteria, subcriteria and their priorities 4. Table of t...
Read MoreDesigning Mouse trap and Catamaran with AHP
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas SaatyTo design a new mousetrap, initial thinking centered around how today's mousetraps function and what makes them effective. Brainstorming revealed various methods of exterminating a rodent's life.
Read MoreArchitectural Design by AHP
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Miguel H. Beltran, Thomas SaatyThe presentation goes with a paper published by Thomas Saaty and Miguel H. Beltran. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which is explained and applied in another article in the same journal, is used to illustrate the architectural design of a house for a family of three. The plan of the house...
Read MoreAHP Theory and Math
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): Thomas SaatyThe presentation is from Thomas Saaty's course slides. It covers most mathematical foundations of AHP: the Derived Scale of the AHP, inconsistency, eigenvalue and eigenvector, sensitivity of the principal eigenvector to perturbations in the matrix, and generalizing hierarchic synthesis to the co...
Read MoreAHP and ANP for beginners - Dependence and Feedback in Single Networks
Level: BeginnerAuthor(s): Thomas SaatyThis presentation is a lecture on Dependence and Feedback in Single Networks. This is for AHP and ANP beginners. It includes concepts of scales, synthesis, pairwise comparisons, linear hierarchy, and ANP involves dependence and feedback with examples.
Read MoreAHP Mathematical Calculations and Inconsistency
Level: IntermediateAuthor(s): John SaatyDecision Lens is the complete, end-to-end software solution and business process for identifying, prioritizing, analyzing, and measuring which investments, projects, or resources will deliver the highest returns to your organization, while empowering you to quickly react to ever-changing data. Th...
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