Decision Science (MCDA)

MARCOS

Ranks by relationship to ideal and anti-ideal reference points using utility functions

Rubric Type

distance-based

Complexity

medium

Extractor

technical

Required Inputs

SolveRight's AI extractor automatically derives these data points from your decision description:

  • ✓criteria
  • ✓weights
  • ✓performance matrix

Best For

Engineers

How MARCOS Works in SolveRight

When you run a decision through SolveRight, MARCOS is one of up to 155 frameworks that analyze your options simultaneously. The AI extractor identifies 3 key data points from your decision description, then the distance-based rubric computes a normalized 0-100 score for each option. This score is combined with results from other frameworks to produce your overall ranking, with contradiction detection highlighting where MARCOSdisagrees with other methodologies.

MARCOS — Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARCOS?+
Ranks by relationship to ideal and anti-ideal reference points using utility functions. In SolveRight, MARCOS uses a distance-based rubric to compute a normalized 0–100 score for each option.
When should I use MARCOS?+
MARCOS is best suited for Decision Science (MCDA) decisions. It evaluates factors like criteria, weights, performance matrix, making it valuable when you need systematic multi-criteria analysis backed by decision theory.
How does SolveRight use MARCOS?+
SolveRight runs MARCOS alongside up to 154 other frameworks simultaneously. The AI extractor identifies 3 key data points from your decision description, then the distance-based rubric computes deterministic scores. If MARCOS disagrees with other frameworks, contradiction detection highlights the divergence.
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