Decision matrix generator
Build an auditable comparison that shows the tradeoffs behind a decision.
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Illustrative example, written for Jeeves.
- Options and evidence
- Fictional workshop rooms: Room A holds 20, costs $40, but may be closed for maintenance. Room B holds 18 and costs $60; confirmed available. Room C holds 12 and costs $20; confirmed available. 15 participants registered.
- Criteria and priorities
- Hard constraints: hold at least 15 and be confirmed available. Prefer lower cost among feasible rooms. No need for weighted scoring.
Example result
Decision rule
A room must hold at least 15 people and be confirmed available. Compare price only after those requirements are met.
Room A
Capacity: passes, with space for 20. Availability: unknown because of possible maintenance. Cost: $40. Status: pending confirmation.
Room B
Capacity: passes, with space for 18. Availability: confirmed. Cost: $60. Status: currently feasible.
Room C
Capacity: fails, with space for 12. Availability: confirmed. Cost: $20. Status: excluded despite the lower price.
Current choice
Room B is the only confirmed feasible option. If Room A becomes available, it would meet the capacity requirement and cost $20 less.
Next step
Confirm Room A's availability before committing, if the booking deadline allows.
Get a better result
- List each option with the evidence currently available.
- Separate hard constraints from preferences and weights.
- Check assumptions and test what could change the choice.
Before you use the result
- Scores depend on your criteria and evidence; they do not prove a universally best choice.
- Incomplete or uncertain facts may prevent a defensible ranking.
Common questions
Do I have to use weighted scores?
No. Hard constraints or a simple side-by-side comparison may be more useful than a numerical ranking.
What happens when evidence is missing?
The missing value stays unknown. The output identifies what to learn rather than fabricating a score.