M4: Comparative Analysis Method - Selection Logic

Overview

Compare shortlists with consistent criteria and avoid apples-to-oranges comparisons.

Theoretical basis

• T1 Matching: /en/wiki/theorem-1-matching
• Fit score: /en/wiki/concept-fit-score

Procedure (zh-aligned)

1. Build a shortlist (3–5 options).
2. Apply the same criteria and weights to all candidates.
3. Compare trade-offs explicitly (what you gain/lose).
4. Check satisficing threshold and stop rule (T4.2).
5. Decide and schedule validation (M5).

References

1. Keeney, R. L., & Raiffa, H. (1993). Decisions with Multiple Objectives: Preferences and Value Tradeoffs. Cambridge University Press.[source]
2. Simon, H. A. (1955). A behavioral model of rational choice. Quarterly Journal of Economics, 69(1), 99–18.[source]

Further Reading

• Satisficing
• Decision validation