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Sequential Interactive Model for Urban Systems
SIMUS (Sequential Interactive Model for Urban Systems) is a ranking multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Munier, N. in 2011. 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
SIMUS does not require criterion weights — the LP determines them endogenously. Suitable when weights are unknown.
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
- Results depend on the chosen normalisation, weights, and parameter settings.
Common pitfalls
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Sources
- 1.Munier, N. (2011). A Strategy for Using Multicriteria Analysis in Decision-Making: A Guide for Simple and Complex Environmental Projects. Springer
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ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). SIMUS. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/decision-making/simus