Interval-Number Grey-Related Analysis
INTERVAL-GRA (Interval-Number Grey-Related Analysis) is a ranking multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Olson, D. L., Wu, D. in 2008. It turns a decision matrix of alternatives scored on multiple criteria into a structured, reproducible result.
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When to use it
Higher grey relational grade r_i means closer to the ideal (reference) sequence U_0 in interval-distance. Inputs are intervals [a^-, a^+] per criterion; smaller-is-better criteria must be flagged contrary_index and are auto-converted via Eq.(6). Weights may be scalar or interval-valued; ρ controls distinguishing power (smaller ρ = sharper ranking, default 0.5). The deterministic core can be wrapped in Monte Carlo simulation (Olson & Wu §3) for trapezoidal-fuzzy inputs.
Strengths & limitations
- 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.
- Assumes full compensation — a strong score on one criterion can offset a weak score on another.
Sources
- Olson, D. L., Wu, D. (2008). Simulation Support to Grey-Related Analysis: Data Mining Simulation. Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Making (Kahraman, C., ed.), Springer Optimization and Its Applications, vol. 16, Ch. 11 DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-76813-7_11 ↗
How to cite this page
ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). Interval-Number Grey-Related Analysis. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/en/decision-making/interval-gra
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