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A Monte Carlo investigation of incomplete pairwise comparison matrices in AHP

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  • Zanakis, Stelios H.

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  • Carmone, Frank J. & Kara, Ali & Zanakis, Stelios H., 1997. "A Monte Carlo investigation of incomplete pairwise comparison matrices in AHP," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 102(3), pages 538-553, November.
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