Comparative analysis of the Application of Multi-Criteria analysis (MCDM) (Case study: Lorestan Province)

Multi-criteria decision making techniques with a variety of qualitative and quantitative characteristics are useful tools for the analysis of regional development planning decisions.In this regard, this descriptive - analytical study by using multi-criteria decision; such as TOPSIS, VIKOR and AHP; is trying to assess the distribution and development of indicators of socioeconomic, cultural, health care in Lorestan province.Results indicate the location of operation of different methods of city development. The results of the comparative analysis shows that VIKOR method is more valid for ranking regions in compare with other used methods because the volatility results of this method is less.