Construct a matrix where rows are alternatives and columns are criteria. Each cell contains the raw performance value of an alternative for a specific criterion. 3. Normalize the Decision Matrix
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Since criteria are measured in different units (e.g., dollars, distance, ratings), they must be normalized to a standard scale (usually 0 to 1). Construct a matrix where rows are alternatives and