A robust hierarchical nominal classification method based on similarity and dissimilarity using loss function and an improved version of the deck of cards method

no code implementations • 12 Dec 2018 • Ana Sara Costa, Salvatore Corrente, Salvatore Greco, José Rui Figueira, José Borbinha

We propose also a procedure, based on the concept of loss function, to obtain a final classification fulfilling some requirements given by the decision maker and taking into account the hierarchy of criteria and the probabilistic assignments obtained applying SMAA.

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Using a new parsimonious AHP methodology combined with the Choquet integral: An application for evaluating social housing initiatives

no code implementations • 24 Apr 2017 • Francesca Abastante, Salvatore Corrente, Salvatore Greco, Alessio Ishizaka, Isabella Lami

We propose a development of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) permitting to use the methodology also in cases of decision problems with a very large number of alternatives evaluated with respect to several criteria.