New Method of Determining objective criterion weights
NMD (New Method of Determining objective criterion weights) is a weight objective multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Bulut, E. in 2017. It turns a decision matrix of alternatives scored on multiple criteria into a structured, reproducible result.
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When to use it
NMD assigns higher weight to criteria whose alternatives perform further below the maximum (lower μ_j → more spread from the ideal). It is fully objective and simple to compute. Criteria where all alternatives score near 1 (all close to best) get low weight.
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.
- Results depend on the chosen normalisation, weights, and parameter settings.
Sources
- Bulut, E. (2017). A comparative analysis of the criteria weights determination methods for selection of ship propulsion system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment link ↗
How to cite this page
ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). New Method of Determining objective criterion weights. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/en/decision-making/nmd
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