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Robust optimization analysis for multiple attribute decision making problems with imprecise information

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Jiamin Wang *
DOI:10.1007/s10479-010-0734-xdelete
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This paper considers ranking decision alternatives under multiple attributes with imprecise information on both attribute weights and alternative ratings. It is demonstrated that regret results from the decision maker's inadequate knowledge about the true scenario to occur. Potential optimality analysis is a traditional method to evaluate alternatives with imprecise information. The essence of this approach is to identify any alternative that outperforms the others in its best-case scenario. Our analysis shows that potential optimality analysis is optimistic in nature and may lead to a significant loss if an unfavorable scenario occurs. We suggest a robust optimization analysis approach that ranks alternatives in terms of their worst-case absolute or relative regret. A robust optimal alternative performs reasonably well in all scenarios and is shown to be desirable for a risk-concerned decision maker. Linear programming models are developed to check robust optimality.
Keywords:
Multiple criteria decision making
Linear programming
Minmax regret
Minmax relative regret
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Annals of Operations Research cover
Annals of Operations Research
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