A Thurstonian Comparison of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Probabilistic Multidimensional Scaling: The Nuclear Waste Site Selection Decision

William M. Bowen

doi:10.1016/0038-0121(95)00003-5

A Thurstonian Comparison of the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Probabilistic Multidimensional Scaling: The Nuclear Waste Site Selection Decision

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Monte-Carlo simulation and subjective evaluations are used to compare the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and probabilistic multidimensional scaling (PROSCAL) in the context of selecting the United States' first high-level nuclear waste repository. The simulation assumes a Thurstonian judgment framework as a means of evaluating the perofrmance of AHP/PROSCAL estimation procedures. Simulated factors include the amount of Thurstonian uncertainty and number of decision-makers. The subjective evaluations of the two methods are given by individuals who make both AHP and PROSCAL judgments in a hypothetical nuclear waste repository decision. Various strengths and weaknesses of the two methods are identified.

Original language	American English
Journal	Socio-Economic and Planning Sciences
Volume	29
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0121(95)00003-5
State	Published - Jan 1 1995

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Environmental Design
Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Urban Studies

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