Keywords
Prioritization
WC239
How to Cite
Abstract
Matrix ranking is an activity used to analyze and prioritize information. Extension professionals often work with community groups who may benefit from this type of analysis. This 4-page fact sheet explains how Extension professionals can use matrix ranking to facilitate prioritization and decision-making. Written by Keegan Gay, Eric Stubbs, and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, and published by the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2016.
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