The selection of multicriteria method based on unstructured decision problem description

Abstract

Decision support processes and methods require applying numerous mathematical transformations, including one of the developed processes of multicriteria analysis. The core of most existing processes is usually one of the multicriteria decision aid methods (MCDA). The paper presents research focused on identifying which factors of a decision situation are significant for selecting a multicriteria method. The identified factors were analyzed with data-mining methods. Conclusions contain an outline of factors of decision situations that support MCDA methods to support decisions in particular situations.