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A New Method Based on TOPSIS and Response Surface Method for MCDM Problems with Interval Numbers

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  • Peng Wang
  • Yang Li
  • Yong-Hu Wang
  • Zhou-Quan Zhu

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As the preference of design maker (DM) is always ambiguous, we have to face many multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems with interval numbers in our daily life. Though there have been some methods applied to solve this sort of problem, it is always complex to comprehend and sometimes difficult to implement. The calculation processes are always ineffective when a new alternative is added or removed. In view of the weakness like this, this paper presents a new method based on TOPSIS and response surface method (RSM) for MCDM problems with interval numbers, RSM-TOPSIS-IN for short. The key point of this approach is the application of deviation degree matrix, which ensures that the DM can get a simple response surface (RS) model to rank the alternatives. In order to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method, three illustrative MCMD problems with interval numbers are analysed, including (a) selection of investment program, (b) selection of a right partner, and (c) assessment of road transport technologies. The contrast of ranking results shows that the RSM-TOPSIS-IN method is in good agreement with those derived by earlier researchers, indicating it is suitable to solve MCDM problems with interval numbers.

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  • Peng Wang & Yang Li & Yong-Hu Wang & Zhou-Quan Zhu, 2015. "A New Method Based on TOPSIS and Response Surface Method for MCDM Problems with Interval Numbers," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi, vol. 2015, pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlmpe:938535
    DOI: 10.1155/2015/938535
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