Pairwise comparisons are used to
A)compare criteria in terms of the overall goal.
B)compare choices on each criterion.
C)compare criteria in terms of the overall goal and compare choices on each criterion.
D)None of these are correct.

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Pairwise comparisons involve comparing both criteria and choices. By comparing criteria in terms of the overall goal, the decision maker can determine the relative importance of each criterion. By comparing choices on each criterion, the decision maker can determine which choice is the best for each criterion. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it includes both aspects of pairwise comparisons.

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