Score a decision with a weighted matrix
Write criteria so a higher score always means a better fit. Choose weights before scoring each option, then multiply every score by its criterion’s weight.
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Compare two improvements
Give benefit weight 5, affordability weight 3, and ease weight 2. A new monitor gets scores of 5, 2, and 3, giving 5 × 5 + 2 × 3 + 3 × 2 = 37. A keyboard gets 4, 4, and 4, giving 40 points. The maximum is 50, so their normalized scores are 74% and 80%.
Test a different priority
If benefit matters more, change its weight from 5 to 9. The monitor now earns 57 points and the keyboard earns 56. When a reasonable weight adjustment changes the leader, discuss the assumptions with the people making the decision.
Mark unknown scores
Leave a score blank if there is no evidence. Check deal breakers such as maximum cost or compatibility separately before comparing the numbers.