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Pairwise Comparison Matrix

The goal of the Pairwise Comparison Matrix (PCM) is to compare customer requirements and decide which one is the most important.

An example of a created PCM for a pinewood derby race car is below.

The customer has indicated his requirements (Win, Look Cool, No Power Tools). In comparing requirements, the customer has also indicated that the most important requirement is "Win", then comes "Look Cool".

The number of requirements can be any number from 2 to 250. (Trial version is limited to four requirements.)