1000minds

1000minds is a decision-making software platform and conjoint analysis tool developed by 1000minds Ltd, a company based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The platform employs a patented methodology called PAPRIKA (Potentially All Pairwise RanKings of all possible Alternatives), which is a method for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM). PAPRIKA helps individuals and groups make decisions by eliciting their preferences in a structured and transparent manner.

The core function of 1000minds is to assist users in prioritizing and ranking options based on multiple criteria. Users define a set of alternatives and relevant criteria. The system then guides users through pairwise comparisons of criteria, thereby determining their relative importance. Based on these inputs, 1000minds generates a ranking of the alternatives.

1000minds is used across various sectors, including healthcare, government, business, and education. It can be applied to diverse decision-making scenarios, such as resource allocation, project prioritization, candidate selection, and policy evaluation. The platform aims to provide a more rational and evidence-based approach to decision-making.

A key feature of 1000minds is its ability to handle both quantitative and qualitative data. It allows for the inclusion of criteria that are not easily quantifiable, relying instead on expert judgment and subjective assessments. This flexibility makes it applicable to a wide range of complex decision problems.