| 1 |
Equal importance - Two elements contribute equally to the objective |
| 2 |
Intermediate importance between 1 & 3 |
| 3 |
Moderate importance - Experience and judgment slightly favor one element over another |
| 4 |
Intermediate importance between 3 & 5 |
| 5 |
Strong Importance - Experience and judgment strongly favor one element over another |
| 6 |
Intermediate importance between 5 & 7 |
| 7 |
Very strong importance - One element is favored very strongly over another, its dominance is demonstrated in practice |
| 8 |
Intermediate importance between 7 & 9 |
| 9 |
Extreme importance - The evidence favoring one element over another is of the highest possible order of affirmation |