Intensity of importance (Score) | Definition and Explanation | |
Definition | Explanation | |
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 to 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 |