1 For each criterion listed in table 1, use the utility function that converts a plausible value for that criterion to a utility value between 0 and 1.

Using a rigorous utility assessment technique (e.g., lotteries), determine the utility for each unique value of the criterion (from the table created in table 2).

2. Use swing weighting to determine weights for the criteria based on a rigorous assessment of the hypothetical alternatives. List the hypothetical alternatives that you considered and the weights that you derived.

3 Determine the total utility of every alternative and identify the most preferred alternative.

table 1 criteria peel smash cook raw peanut butter alternatives apple banana carrot table 2 peel smash cook raw apple peanut butter 4 2 4 banana 4 4 4 4 4 4 carrot 4 4 4 low = poor, high = great