4.++Identify+and+rank+criteria

= 4. Identify and rank criteria = 1. Press edit above 2. Move your cursor below your name (scroll down) - only work in the area under your name 3. Use Ms Stevenson's exemplar as an example

**Miss Stevenson's exemplar:** My economic problem: Grandma has $1000 to spend on a pedigree dog to provide companionship, exercise and security
 * || ** Name ** || ** Weight ** || ** Reasons for ranking ** ||
 * ** Highest Rank Criterion ** || Companionship || 5 || ﻿ ﻿ Companionship is the most important criteria as Grandma lives by herself. The primary reason for getting a dog is to have an animal in the house. ||
 * ** Medium Rank Criterion ** || Security || 4 || Security is important as she is going deaf and needs to be alerted if anyone is around ||
 * ** Medium Rank Criterion ** || Exercise || 3 || Grandma is fit and healthy and would like to remain that way. However, she only likes to walk for 30 minutes a day. (Note that in this case Grandma considers security and exercise as similar in terms of ranking. ||
 * ** Medium Rank Criterion ** || Shedding || 2 || Grandma does not want a dog that sheds hair. Although she does have a cleaner so this is not a highly ranked criteria ||
 * ** Lowest Rank Criterion ** || Ongoing costs || 1 || Grandma is on a pension, and needs to consider ongoing costs associated with the dog. This is a lower ranked criterion as her children have volunteered to pay for any costs ||

Note you should pick solutions of a similar cost. Note that the weighting of criteria will be different for different people


 * Robbie B **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Cost || 5x || as money is an issue for Jimmy it is what matters for him the most. any car can drive him to work so it doesnt have to be expensive ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Fuel efficiency || 4x || with petrol markets being so costly, Jimmy wants a fuel efficient car that he will not have to pay omnious amounts of money to run ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || maitenance || 3x || Maitenance can cost thousands of dollars and it is important to have a newer car that has to be repaired less ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || performance || 2x || because cost is the ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || looks || 1x ||  ||


 * Bill B **


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 * Kelvin C **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Security || 5 || Security is the most important criteria becuase Jack doesnt want his new computer to be affected by viruses. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || User Friendliness || 4 || Jack wants a computer which is easy to use as he doesn't want to waste time figuring out how to use the functions. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Price || 3 || Cannot exceed Jack's budget and the cheaper it is the more money he has left over. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Quality || 2 || Jack wants a computer which is well made and won't have many maintenance issues. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Mobility || 1 || Mobility is important because Jack might want to take his computer elsewhere. ||


 * Luke C **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Safety || 5 || You want to get a car that is very safe. As Bob is still on his P's he is not an experienced driver and stuff such as power steering and airbags can assure that he will be as safe as possible. Safety is the main priority on anyones's list for a car. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Reliability || 4 || The first car must be reliable as Bob doens't have the money to be constantly repairing the car and paying huge bills. He needs a car that will last years and is low maintanence. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Price || 3 || Although Bob has a budget, if he saves a couple thousand he can put this towards getting a car so the cheaper the car the better. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Asthetics || 2 || Bob is quite fussy about the looks of the car. He also states that he would like a black or red car. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Accessories || 1 || Accessories such as iPod docking, radio and leather seats are not as important as the above although are essential in a car. Air-Conditioning is a must on Bob's list. ||


 * Arman C **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Ecomony (fuel efficiency) || 5 || Economy has a significant impact in the long term as it effects the amount of money required to maintain the vehicle. As a result the economy rating of the car has been awarded the highest weight. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Safety Rating || 4 || Safety has been ranked with a medium weight. This is due the strong risk of an accident occurring, and the mortality of the driver as a result. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Visually Asthetic || 2 || The extent to which the vehicle is asthetic strongly influences the overall decision of which vehicle will be selected. As a result this has been placed with a medium ranking. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Predicted Reliability || 3 || Reliability of the vehicle strongly determines the overall decision made. This is due to the possibility of the vehicle breaking down, which of course, the driver would wish to minimise as much as possible. As a result it has been rated with a medium weight. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Overall Capacity/ Seating Space || 1 || The overall seating capacity of the vehicle relates to the amount of space available for both the driver and passengers to comfortably sit within. This reflects on the level comfortability that both the driver and the passengers will experience while using the vehicle. Despite playing a significant role in the overall decision, it is not the most crucial of factors and therefore has been ranked with the lowest possible weight. ||


 * Jonathan D **


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 * Cam E **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Transport || 4 || Since I do not own a car or any form of transport, the skateboard would provide me with this and help me to get around. It is also rather cheap compared to motorized vehicles. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Quality || 3 || Without quality, it would not be entertainment. With this being the case I have ranked it higher. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Cost || 2 || The skateboard has to be quality and with quality comes a price. Keeping in mind that I have a maximum of $300, I have to choose the most efficient skateboard. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Entertainment || 1 || This is a lower ranking criterion because there are many other activities that I could entertain myself with. ||


 * Tom G **


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 * Christian H **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Economic Analysis || 3 || Economic Analysis covers the revenue, profit, p/e ratio, and other elements of the share prices. for these reasons this criteria is the most important. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Industry Analysis || 2 || Industry Analysis covers the market share, customer base, competition, and regulation. Clearly, this criteria is important, but not as important as the actual economic data. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Company Analysis || 1 || Company Analysis covers the management, business model and mission statement of the business, and is clearly the least important ranking. ||


 * Jackson H **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Fuel efficiency || 5 || I have a small income, thus i need a car that is not going to be expensive to run. On top of this the less fuel a car consumes the less effect it has on the environment. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Safety || 4 || In the case that I am involved in an accident the safety rating of my car will most likely determine the outcome of my injuries. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Performance || 3 || The car must perform well and be enjoyable to drive as I am planning on owning this car for a long period of time. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Style || 2 || I believe the type of car someone owns says a lot about there personality and style, an aspect i find of average importance. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Ongoing Costs || 1 || I have a small income and need to take into account all future costs, however my parents have offered to help these ongoing costs as getting a car no longer means i have to use theirs. ||


 * Sam K **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Aesthetics and Views || 5 || Chris Beaumont is very fussy and won't buy a house unless it looks stunning and has magnificent views. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Proximity to Water || 4 || Chris needs a space to put his yacht, so the closer he lives to where his yacht is, the happier he is. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Area || 3 || The house needs to be in a decent, low crime area, this criteria is not as important because he won't be residing there all the time, however the house still needs to be close to restaurants, transport etc. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Space || 2 || The house has the requirements of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 2 car garage, however because it will mostly be just him and his wife, having significantly more space than that is not such an extra luxury. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Proximity to CBD || 1 || Although it is important for the house to be close to the Sydney CBD, as the Beaumont's do not work in Sydney, and won't ne living in Sydney all the time, it is the lowest weighted criteria. ||


 * Harry K **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Reliability || 5 || This covers dividens, ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Movement || 4 ||  ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Safety || 3 ||  ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Direction || 2 ||  ||
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 * Miller L **


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 * James M **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Safety || 4 || I want to get a car which is very safe. When i have kids i want them to be safe incase of an accident. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Fuel Efficient || 3 || I would need a car which is efficient on petrol. I will be traveling to work and later on traveling the kids to school and sports games. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Boot Space || 2 || The boot space is important considering holidays with luggage; school bags and sporting equipment; groceries for a family of five ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Colour || 1 || The Colour of the car does not worry me except black because it is the hardest colour to see on the road ||


 * Moss M **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Quality || 5 || It has to be a good laptop, as it is for a university course ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Efficiency/ Usability || 4 || It has to be easy to navigate, so work can be done quickly and efficiently ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Warranty || 3 || It has to last throughout the course and for even future projects. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Expectations || 2 || The general consencus on laptops ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Asthetics || 1 || It should look good too ||


 * Dougal M **


 * =  || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Price || 4 || She can only spend $500,000-$1,500,000 Dollars so she wants the best value for her money (Size, Location etc) ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Location || 3 || She wants to be near the Restaurants, the Shops, and the Beaches so she wants the best house for value, thats is in proximity of 5km from her house. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** ||  || 2 ||   ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Maintenence Factor || 1 || As Phuket is 7 Hours from Australia, she needs to factor in how much the flights will cost, the time it takes from the airport, and how much taxes/and maintenence of her property will cost. ||
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 * Lachie N **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Durability || 5 || Durablity is the most important as Bob drops his phone a lot. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Easy Navigation || 4 || Navigation is the next most important as Bob likes to get around the phone as quickly and as easily as possible ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Extras || 3 || Bob likes the extra features on phones. therefore he likes to play games in his spare time. he also likes to go on the internet and youtube, maps, calendar, weather and stocks. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Memory || 2 || He wants sufficient memory for music, apps etc ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Design || 1 || He also wants a stylish design ||


 * Daniel S **


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 * Hugo S **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Safety || 5 || I believe that safety is the most important aspect. I ideally would like to preserve life. The sturdier the car is, the less likely i will be injuried in the incident of a car crash. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Fuel Efficiency || 4 || As my budget isnt extensive, i do not desire a car that 'guzzles' fuel and is expensive to fill up. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Ongoing Maintenance || 3 || I do not want to outlay a lot of money to maintain this car. I do not want it to be a burden whenever i go somewhere that it may break down. It must be a sound/safe car. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Aesthetics || 2 || I do believe in the aesthetics of a car. It displays your personality, if the car is messy and a 'bomb' it offers others the perception that you are a dirty/poor person. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Performance Aspects || 1 || I am not worried in the slightest of what the 'specs' on my car are. I am purely interested in getting to my destination safely. ||


 * Tristan S **


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 * Cameron T **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Speed, size and Graphics || 5 || It is important that the computer is able to multi task programs without slowing down and to be able to run games with high requirement levels. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Customer Support and Warranty || 4 || if there is a problem with the computer, I want it to be fixed and returned in the shortest time possible with little hassle and little or no cost. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Additional Features and Programs || 3 || These include programs pre installed such as Windows office and other features like battery life and 3D vision ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Durability and Longevity || 2 || The computer needs to last a few years at least, and it has to be fairly strong. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Aesthetics and physical size || 1 || It would be nice for it to look good, and it would be good if it maintained light weight for portability. ||


 * Grant T **


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 * Jayanga W **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Capacity || 5 || Capacity is the highest priority for John as his family are heavy users of the internet. ||
 * **High Rank Criterion** || Speed || 4 || John expects a consistant and a fast internet speed because time is important for him and his family. Therefore speed is certainly an important aspect that John will consider when choosing the best broadband plan for his family. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Cost || 3 || Cost is a moderate aspect of John`s economic problem as he is only willing to pay a maximum of $60 monthly and $100 for setup charges. As a customer he expects value for money from the service provider. ||
 * **Low Rank Criterion** || Reliability || 2 || John`s selection of the three possible plans are recognised and generally reliable internet service providers. Thus reliability is to some extent a given. Eventhough other small ISP`s offer John incredible deals, he is not confident with their reputation. As a former customer of TPG (a small ISP) John was ripped with hidden costs, extremely slow internet and connection failures. choosing a rookie ISP is far too risky as they have not been market tested and their limited technology may result in breakdowns when John`s family needs the internet the most as evident from John`s experience with TPG. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Customer Service || 1 || As reliable broadband companies John expects useful customer service in return (e.g responding to queries, problems and concerns efficiently). This aspect of the decision making process for John is the least important as he is more interested in other areas which concers a lot more on his economic problem. ||


 * Nigel W **


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** Jackson Z **


 * || **Name** || **Weight** || **Reasons for Ranking** ||
 * **Highest Rank Criterion** || Quality of the sound || 5 || Richard believes that the quality of the sound the headphone produces is the most important aspect, as he is very passionate about music. He also would love to hear music that has maximsed base, tribase and volume, as he would prefer a difference from his old bad quality $15 apple earphones. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Durability || 4 || Durability is another major criteria in his decision of headphones. As he is constantly frustrated of breaking and losing earphones, he wants something that can last longer, preferably more than a year. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Cost || 4 || Richard is already in an economic hurdle, from trying to save up and buy a car, so he would no longer need to endure the long and boring bus rides. However, from his impatience, he decides to buy a headphone. Despite his want to buy headphones, he doesn't want to spend too much on these headphones, at most $400. As the opportunity cost, would be the delay in his new car. ||
 * **Medium Rank Criterion** || Aesthetics || 2 || Richard won't only be using these headphones for bus rides to and from University. He also wants to use these headphones outside and at parties. Therefore, he prefers headphones that are more stylish and popular. In order for his friends to notice him for his new headphones. However, the aesthetics of the headphones does not play a major role in his decision making, because he would rather buy headphones that effect him internally (himself) rather than externally (other people). Furthermore, neck rests on the headphones will also alter his decision. ||
 * **Lowest Rank Criterion** || Portability || 1 || Finally, portability is another aspect that effects Richard's choice. Richard knows that whenever he doesn't want to listen to music, he can easily rest the headphones on his neck. Despite, Richard is not the athletic kind of person, he will still have to remove the headphones while dancing at parties. Therefore, he wants something that can easily fold away into his bag. In contrast, he doesn't like carrying around large bags. Moreover, Richard is very unorganised, and tends to lose things very easily. Consequently, he would rather headphones that were larger than smaller. ||