JINAV: Journal of Information and Visualization
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)

A Multi-Criteria Analysis of University Housing Options using Weighted Sum Model

Muhammad Ade Kurnia Harahap (Universitas Simalungun, Pematang Siantar, Indonesia)
Ira Modifa Tarigan (Universitas Simalungun, Pematang Siantar, Indonesia)
Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana (Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Sanco Simanullang (Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia)
Ernie C. Avila (Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines)
Robbi Rahim (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen Sukma, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 May 2023

Abstract

This study presents a novel application of the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Weighted Sum Model (WSM) technique to assist students in selecting suitable university housing options. We identified five key criteria—location, affordability, amenities, room type, and social environment—based on a survey of prospective students' preferences. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), we calculated the weights for each criterion, reflecting the priorities of the surveyed students. We then applied the MCDM-WSM methodology to rank the housing options by calculating the weighted scores for each criterion. Our findings reveal a ranked list of university housing options that can guide students in making well-informed decisions based on their needs and preferences. The study demonstrates the significance of using advanced decision-making techniques in transforming complex decision-making processes into more structured, transparent, and reliable approaches. Furthermore, it highlights potential research gaps and future research directions to enhance the quality of choices and cater to the diverse needs of students in selecting university housing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jinav

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Engineering Library & Information Science Mathematics

Description

JINAV: Journal of Information and Visualization is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to interchange for the results of high-quality research in all aspects of information science and technology, data, knowledge, communication, and their visualization. The journal publishes ...