Importance

Definition

Explanation

1

Equally important

Both elements have equal contribution in the objective.

3

Moderately important

Moderate advantage of the one element compared to the other

5

Strong important

Strong favoring of one element compared to the other.

7

Very strong and proven importance

One element is strongly favored and has domination in practice, compared to the other element.

9

Extreme importance

One element is favored in comparison with the other, based on strongly proved evidences and facts.

1.5, 1.75, 2, 4, 6, 8

Inter-values