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Magnitude of the Area for the Ranking of Alternatives
OriginatorGligorić, M., Gligorić, Z., Lutovac, S., Negovanović, M., Lugijevskij, R.Year2022Sources1Related methods8
MARA (Magnitude of the Area for the Ranking of Alternatives) is a ranking multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Gligorić, M., Gligorić, Z., Lutovac, S., Negovanović, M., Lugijevskij, R. in 2022. It turns a decision matrix of alternatives scored on multiple criteria into a structured, reproducible result.
Key highlights
- Follows a transparent, reproducible computational procedure that can be audited step by step.
- Handles multiple criteria of differing scales and units within a single decision matrix.
Intuition
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How it works
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When to use it
Smallest R = best alternative.
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Follows a transparent, reproducible computational procedure that can be audited step by step.
- Handles multiple criteria of differing scales and units within a single decision matrix.
Limitations
- Assumes full compensation — a strong score on one criterion can offset a weak score on another.
Sources
- 1.Gligorić, M., Gligorić, Z., Lutovac, S., Negovanović, M., Lugijevskij, R. (2022). Novel hybrid MPSI-MARA decision-making model for support system selection in an underground mine. Systems
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ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). MARA. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/decision-making/mara