Main General Ordering Methods in Social Investigation |
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|
Time required |
Degree of precision |
Level of expertise |
Uses |
Items n° to classify |
linear scale |
minimal |
moderate |
low |
indirect investigation |
does not matter |
pair comparison |
medium, extensive > 8 items |
high |
low |
meetings |
10 or less |
given weight |
minimal to medium |
high |
low to moderate |
meetings |
10 or less |
direct assignation |
minimal |
low to moderate |
low |
indirect investigation |
does not matter |
classification of importance |
minimal |
low to moderate |
low |
meetings |
5 – 10 items on 20 |
Source: nfm |
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