MCDA (Multiple criteria decision analysis) provides a method for making decisions that helps

the user reduces bias and consider all possible outcomes and the associated
consequences. Regardless of the approach being used, it is important to understand the
problem and identify potential solutions (Albright, et. al, 2020).

One approach to MCDA is WSM (weighted sum method). Criteria of varying weights are
calculated into a single score that allows the user to see which alternative provides the best
outcome based on the feature weights and values. Saimanvita (2020) gives an example of
WSM where candidates are being considered for a job based on GPA, the salary that they are
expecting per month, their scores in the technical exam and the grades achieved by them in
the aptitude test. In the scenario provided, GPA is weighted the most at 30%, expected salary
weight is 20%, and test scores and grades were weighted at 25% each.

AHP or analytical hierarch process evaluates the model features and ranks them by
importance. According to Oliver (2022), “The AHP method is a mathematical framework for
structuring the decision-making process. It outlines your most urgent tasks and priorities by
comparing the importance of these projects in pairs, such as comparing one strategy against
another." AHP can also be used when selecting candidates to hire. However, rather that
considering each feature individually to come up with an overall score for the candidate,
features are compared in pairs and ranked. According to Oliver (2022), AHP is easy to use,
promotes consistency and is flexible enough to apply in different scenarios.