An algorithm for fuzzy soft set based decision making approach

Authors

  • Shehu Shagari Mohammed Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
  • Akbar Azam Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/YJOR190715026M

Keywords:

Soft set, Fuzzy soft set, Parameter set, Priority table, Decision table

Abstract

The notion of soft set theory was initiated as a general mathematical tool for handling ambiguities. Decision making is viewed as a cognitive-based human activity for selecting the best alternative. In the present time, decision making techniques based on fuzzy soft sets have gained enormous attentions. On this development, this paper proposes a new algorithm for decision making in fuzzy soft set environment by hybridizing some existing techniques. The first novelty is the idea of absolute scores. The second concerns the concept of priority table in group decision making problems. The advantages of our approach herein are stronger power of objects discrimination and a well-determined inference.

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2020-02-01

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