An introduction and survey of the evidential reasoning approach for multiple criteria decision analysis

Dong-Ling Xu ()

Annals of Operations Research, 2012, vol. 195, issue 1, 163-187

Abstract: The Evidential Reasoning (ER) approach is a general approach for analyzing multiple criteria decision problems under various types of uncertainty using a unified framework—belief structure. In this paper, the ER approach is surveyed from two aspects: theoretical development and applications. After a brief outline of its development and extension over a twenty year period, the ER approach is outlined with a focus on the links among its various developments. Future research directions in the area are also explored in the survey. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012

Keywords: Multiple criteria decision analysis; Uncertainty; Evidential reasoning; Evidence theory; Belief structure; Belief decision matrix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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