Practice Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (mcda) (11.2.2) - Applications in Civil Engineering

Practice: Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

Lesson 11.2.2Applications in Civil Engineering

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Question 1.
What does MCDA stand for?
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Think about decision-making processes.
Question 2.
Name one factor considered in MCDA for infrastructure planning.
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These are related to the environment and construction.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)?
- To evaluate a single option
- To assess multiple competing criteria
- To ignore environmental factors
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Think about the meaning of the word 'multi-criteria'.
4Question 4.
True or False: GIS is not beneficial for MCDA.
- True
- False
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Reflect on how GIS helps in layering data.
Question 5.
Create a plan for a new highway using MCDA. Define at least three criteria and explain how you would assess them using GIS.
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Consider the practical steps involved in each assessment.
Question 6.
Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where a new highway is to be built and faces opposition due to environmental concerns. Suggest how MCDA could help balance development needs and environmental conservation.
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Focus on stakeholder engagement and objective assessment.

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