Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a decision
analysis approach developed by Thomas L.
Satty in 1971 [3]. As an easy-use and very
practical tool based on a simple theory, AHP is
capable to extract the comments of multiple
experts and decision makers, and is mainly
applicable to handling the problems arising in
an uncertain environment in which multiple
evaluation criteria exist. The AHP are used to
systemize complicated problems and dissolve
these factors into different levels from various
directions. A comprehensive analysis is conducted
via the process of quantification to assist
decision makers in the selection of appropriate
plans.
Many factors must be taken into consideration
when operating the evaluation mechanism.
The study uses AHP to establish a hierarchical
structure for all affecting factors and acquires
the weight of each factor by pair-wise comparison.
The acquired weight distribution is
more objective than setting the weight for individual
factors