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multiple criteria evaluation

[spatial analysis, statistics] Also known by the abbreviation MCE. A structured decision-making process that is used to analyze and weigh data and determine an ordered list of probable or optimal outcomes. MCE is frequently used in applications such as suitability analysis, residential development, and ecotourism.

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