Unit 1 Pairwise Comparison

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What is Pairwise Comparison?

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A method used to compare two options at a time to determine preferences or rankings.

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What is a Condorcet Candidate?

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A candidate who would win a head-to-head comparison against every other candidate.

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What is the Plurality Method?

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An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.

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What does it mean to have a majority of first place votes?

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A candidate has a majority of first place votes if they receive more than half of the total votes.

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How do you determine the total number of voters in an election?

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By adding up all the votes cast for each candidate.

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What is the significance of making a comparison table in elections?

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It helps visualize and analyze the outcomes of head-to-head comparisons between candidates.

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What is the difference between majority and plurality?

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Majority requires more than half of the votes, while plurality only requires more votes than any other candidate.

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What does it mean if there is no Condorcet Candidate?

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It means that no candidate can win against all other candidates in head-to-head comparisons.

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How can you identify the winner using the plurality method?

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By counting the votes for each candidate and selecting the one with the highest total.

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What is a voting paradox?

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A situation where collective preferences can lead to a different outcome than individual preferences.