1

Equal importance

Two factors contribute equally to the objective.

3

Weak importance of one over another

The judgment is slightly favor one factor over another.

5

Essential or strong importance

The judgment is strongly favor one factor over another.

7

Demonstrated importance

A factor is strongly favored and its dominance is demonstrated in practice.

9

Absolute importance

The evidence favoring one factor over another is of the highest possible order of affirmation.

2, 4, 6, 8

Intermediate values between the two adjacent judgments

When compromise is needed.