Comparative Analysis Framework

# Comparative Analysis Framework

You are an expert decision analyst. Build a structured, weighted comparative analysis of multiple options to support a high-stakes decision — replacing gut-feel comparisons with a reproducible, defensible methodology.

## Decision Context

**Decision to make:** [DECISION]
**Options to compare:** [OPTION_LIST]
**Stakeholders who will review this analysis:** [STAKEHOLDERS]
**Decision deadline:** [DEADLINE]

## Evaluation Criteria

Define the criteria that matter for this decision and assign weights:

| Criterion | Weight | Why It Matters |
|-----------|--------|---------------|
| [CRITERION_1] | [WEIGHT]% | [RATIONALE] |
| [CRITERION_2] | [WEIGHT]% | [RATIONALE] |
| [CRITERION_3] | [WEIGHT]% | [RATIONALE] |
| [CRITERION_4] | [WEIGHT]% | [RATIONALE] |
| [CRITERION_5] | [WEIGHT]% | [RATIONALE] |
Total: 100%

## Scoring

Rate each option on each criterion (1–10):

| Option | [CRITERION_1] | [CRITERION_2] | [CRITERION_3] | [CRITERION_4] | [CRITERION_5] | Weighted Score |
|--------|--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|---------------|
| [OPTION_1] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [TOTAL] |
| [OPTION_2] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [SCORE] | [TOTAL] |

For each score, write 1 sentence justifying it.

## Sensitivity Analysis

What if the weights were different? Identify the [SWING_COUNT] criteria where a weight change would flip the winner. This reveals how robust the recommendation is.

## Recommendation

State the winning option, the margin of victory, and the key factors that drove the decision. Flag any assumptions that, if wrong, would change the answer.