Solution of a ranking problem from binary comparisons
By: L. R. Ford, Jr
Edition: Rev.
Series: Rand Corporation [paper] -- P-877
Publisher: Rand Corp.
Published: 1956
Place of publication: Santa Monica, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Subjects: Forms (Mathematics); Binary system (Mathematics)
Description: A method for solving a ranking problem from binary comparisons which does not require any specific number of comparisons beetween pairs. This procedure may be applied to such problems as ranking (1) various makes of automobiles and (2) players of a two-person game on the basis of their records against each other.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 12.