The Seven Pillars of the Analytic Hierarchy Process

Thomas L. Saaty () and Luis G. Vargas ()
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Thomas L. Saaty: University of Pittsburgh
Luis G. Vargas: University of Pittsburgh

Chapter Chapter 2 in Models, Methods, Concepts & Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, 2012, pp 23-40 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) provides the objective mathematics to process the inescapably subjective and personal preferences of an individual or a group in making a decision. With the AHP and its generalization, the Analytic Network Process (ANP), one constructs hierarchies or feedback networks, then makes judgments or performs measurements on pairs of elements with respect to a controlling element to derive ratio scales that are then synthesized throughout the structure to select the best alternative.

Keywords: Analytic Hierarchy Process; Rank Preservation; Ratio Scale; Analytic Network Process; Distributive Mode (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3597-6_2

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