A Novel Integration Method for D Numbers Based on Horizontal Comparison

Multi-criteria decision-making methods often include attributes with uncertain nature in practical applications, single-valued neutrosophic set is an important approach to solve above problem. QUALIFLEX method is a traditional decision method that makes decision by comparing different permutations of alternatives. In this paper, QUALIFLEX method is developed to solve the MCDM problem with the element of decision matrix is the single-valued neutrosophic number. Besides, since the defects of the original QUALIFLEX method about fusing information of different attributes, this paper uses Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence to integrate the information about weight and alternatives. Finally, by comparing the result with other MCDM methods, we find that the new method can not only obtain reasonable results, but also explain the decision results by probability theory. This paper not only develops the traditional MCDM method, but also a meaningful attempt to apply AI algorithm in MCDM method.

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A Novel D–SCRI–EDAS Method and Its Application to the Evaluation of an Online Live Course Platform

Hou

Chun-yu

2022

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D number theory removes the constraints of mutual exclusion and completeness in the frame of discernment of DS evidence theory, and is therefore widely used to deal with uncertain and incomplete information. EDAS (evaluation based on distance from average solution) selects the optimal solution according to the distance from each solution to the average. This method is very suitable for solving issues of multiple attribute decision making (MADM) with conflicting attributes. In this study, we propose an evaluation method that combines D numbers with the EDAS method. D number theory is used to express the evaluation of the alternatives for experts. Then, we use the SCRI (stepwise comparison and replacement integration) method of D numbers for data integration, and finally the EDAS method is used to select the optimal one by sorting the alternatives. We apply this method to address the user experience evaluation problems of platforms that offer online live courses and compare the evaluation results with other methods to verify the applicability and practicability of the method.

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A Novel Integration Method for D Numbers Based on Horizontal Comparison

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A Novel D–SCRI–EDAS Method and Its Application to the Evaluation of an Online Live Course Platform

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