Assignment Requirements Perform the following:

1. Select from one of the categories below (i.e. Streaming Services)

a. Select 5 examples or options that align with the categories (i.e. Hulu, HBO etc.).

Categories Smart Phones: iPhone, Google, Samsung, etc.

Gaming Systems: Play Station, Wii, Xbox, PC etc.

Music Streaming: Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius, etc.

Streaming Services: Disney Plus, Netflix, HBO Plus, Hulu, etc.

Virtual Meeting Applications: Zoom, Facetime, Skype, etc.

Cars, or Car Companies: Tesla, Toyota, Mitsubishi, etc.

Vacation Destinations: Cancun, Fiji, Canary Islands, Banff, etc.

Recreation Sports: Volleyball, Soccer, Cricket, Softball, etc.

Computers/electronics or Brands: iPad, Desktop, laptop, etc. or HP, Microsoft, Apple, etc.

2. The decision to be made:

a. State the decision to be made (for example, which computer brand is best for students) This decision will apply for Analysis 1 and 2

3. Analysis 1: Using the category and options of your choice, create a Paired Comparison chart. Use images or words (or a combination) that makes sense for your selection.

a. Conduct the comparison 3 times. Once on your own and twice with peers, friends, family, etc.

b. Capture results, including the rank based on each comparison.

c. Take notes (needed for analysis).

d. Reflect on the process and results. Share 2 - 3 observations or findings that were most interesting, expected, surprising etc. Share any other insights.

4. Analysis 2: Using your paired comparison results, select the 1st and 2 nd ranked options (there should not be a tie).

1. Use the same decision (for example, which computer brand is best for students).

2. Using the 6 Thinking Hats, conduct an individual analysis for each option.

3. Capture your results, clearly summarize and state your choice.

4. Reflect on the process and results. Which of the 6 thinking hats was the most useful, which was the least useful? Include anything other insights.

Summary/Conclusion Using course material or other reputable sources to support your opinion, respond to these questions:

1. Based on the work performed, in your opinion, which approaches were the most effective and why.

2. Based on the work performed, identify one other approach that would work well for these decisions. Include the reasons why it may work.