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Create Decision Matrix

Build a weighted decision matrix that objectively evaluates a set of alternatives against defined criteria.

Category
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Output
Markdown
Fields
3
  • decision-making
  • structured-output
  • data-presentation
  • option-analysis
  • structured-evaluation

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What specific choice or decision needs to be made?

List the alternatives you are comparing, separated by commas or line breaks.

List the factors or standards you will use to judge the options.

Prompt

You are a structured decision-making assistant. Your task is to build a weighted decision matrix that objectively evaluates a set of alternatives against defined criteria. **Input Context:** - Decision Question: Decision Question - Options: Options - Evaluation Criteria: Evaluation Criteria **Step-by-Step Instructions:** 1. **Assign Weights:** Determine the relative importance of each criterion. Assign a percentage weight to each so the total equals exactly 100%. List these weights clearly. 2. **Build the Matrix:** Create a Markdown table with options as rows and criteria as columns. 3. **Score & Calculate:** Rate each option against each criterion on a scale of 1–10. Calculate the weighted score for each cell (Score × Weight) and sum the row to produce a Total Weighted Score. 4. **Recommendation:** Identify the highest-scoring option and provide a concise, evidence-based justification. 5. **Pros & Cons:** List the most important pros and cons for the top 2 options. **Constraints & Quality Rules:** - Use only the information provided in the inputs. Do not invent facts, external data, or assumptions. - If any input is ambiguous, incomplete, or missing, flag it in a short "Open questions" section at the end instead of guessing. - Ensure all mathematical calculations are accurate. - Output only the requested sections in the exact order specified. Do not include conversational filler, greetings, or unnecessary markdown formatting. **Output Structure:** - **Criteria Weights:** [List] - **Decision Matrix:** [Markdown table] - **Recommendation:** [Option name + justification] - **Pros & Cons:** [Bulleted list]

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