Weighted Decision Matrix Worksheet Form

Weighted Decision Matrix Worksheet Form
Compare alternatives using explicit criteria, weights, and scores.
Decision or project name
Decision objective or problem statement
Alternatives being compared
Rows Alternative
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Evaluation criteria and their weights
Rows Criterion Weight (nonnegative number)
Criterion 1
Criterion 2
Scoring scale and definitions (describe what low and high scores mean)
Alternative-by-criterion scores (score each alternative against every criterion using the defined scale)
Rows Criterion 1 score Criterion 2 score
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Weighted total for each alternative (sum of each criterion’s score multiplied by its weight)
Rows Weighted total
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Assumptions or important notes
Recommended alternative
Alternative 2
Rationale for the recommendation and next step
Should be Empty:

Rows	Alternative
Alternative 1
Alternative 2

Rows	Criterion	Weight (nonnegative number)
Criterion 1
Criterion 2

Rows	Criterion 1 score	Criterion 2 score
Alternative 1
Alternative 2

Rows	Weighted total
Alternative 1
Alternative 2