## Criteria for evaluating fuzzy ranking methods.(English)Zbl 0747.90003

Summary: Four criteria for evaluating fuzzy ranking methods are investigated: fuzzy preference representation, rationality of fuzzy ordering, distinguishability, and robustness. Based on these criteria, two existing ranking methods [see S. M. Baas and H. Kwakernaak, Automatica 13, 47-58 (1977; Zbl 0363.90010); K. Nakamura, Fuzzy Sets Syst. 20, 147-162 (1986; Zbl 0618.90001)] are evaluated and a new, improved ranking method is suggested.

### MSC:

 91B06 Decision theory 03E72 Theory of fuzzy sets, etc.

### Citations:

Zbl 0363.90010; Zbl 0618.90001
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