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Decision Matrix Calculator

Compare two options using weighted scoring across 4 criteria. Calculates normalized totals, winner, and sensitivity analysis.

Inputs

Results

Option A Weighted Score

6.6

Option B Weighted Score

6.8

Option A (0-100)66
Option B (0-100)68
Winner (1=A, 2=B, 0=Tie)2
Victory Margin0.2
Sensitivity Score0.67
How to Use This Calculator
  1. This calculator compares two options, Option A and Option B, across four fixed criteria.
  2. Enter a weight (0-100) for each of the four criteria based on its relative importance; weights are automatically normalized so they sum to 100%.
  3. Score Option A and Option B on each criterion using a 0-10 scale.
  4. Review the weighted score, normalized (0-100) score, and winner for each option.
  5. Check the sensitivity score and victory margin to see how close the decision is and how much a weight would need to change to flip it.

How the result changes with Option A — Criterion 1 Score

Option A — Criterion 1 ScoreOption A Weighted ScoreOption B Weighted Score
14.86.8
3.55.556.8
6.56.456.8
97.26.8

What each input means

Criterion 1 Weight
Importance weight for criterion 1 (weights auto-normalize)
Criterion 2 Weight
Importance weight for criterion 2
Criterion 3 Weight
Importance weight for criterion 3
Criterion 4 Weight
Importance weight for criterion 4
Option A — Criterion 1 Score
Score for option A on criterion 1 (0-10)
Option A — Criterion 2 Score
Score for option A on criterion 2 (0-10)
Option A — Criterion 3 Score
Score for option A on criterion 3 (0-10)
Option A — Criterion 4 Score
Score for option A on criterion 4 (0-10)
Option B — Criterion 1 Score
Score for option B on criterion 1 (0-10)
Option B — Criterion 2 Score
Score for option B on criterion 2 (0-10)
Option B — Criterion 3 Score
Score for option B on criterion 3 (0-10)
Option B — Criterion 4 Score
Score for option B on criterion 4 (0-10)

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Criterion 1 Weight = 30, Criterion 2 Weight = 25, Criterion 3 Weight = 25, Criterion 4 Weight = 20 = 12 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Option A Weighted Score
    Option A Weighted Score
    6.6 = 6.6
  3. Calculate Option B Weighted Score
    Option B Weighted Score
    6.8 = 6.8
  4. Calculate Option A
    Option A
    66 = 66
  5. Calculate Option B
    Option B
    68 = 68

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