Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
3-1-1981
Abstract
The use of a computer on an interactive mode in the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) process restricts the number of elements that can be handled. This paper describes a technique for storing only the required information (the one and zero values supplied by the developer(s)) and an algorithm for constructing the binary matrix model when needed. An additional advantage is easy modification of the structural model during and/or after the ISM process, in order to arrive at an acceptable model. Three types of modifications, adding elements, deleting elements, and changing the user supplied one or zero values, are possible.
Keywords
Operations research, Computer storage devices, Computer programming, Structural equation modeling, Computer algorithms
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 482
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Venkatesan, M., "Computer Storage and Modification of Interpretive Structural Models" (1981). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 92.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/92