MCDMRankingcrisp
Magnitude of the Area for the Ranking of Alternatives
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.
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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
- 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 DOI: 10.3390/systems10060248 ↗
How to cite this page
ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). Magnitude of the Area for the Ranking of Alternatives. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/en/decision-making/mara
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