[EM] ranked preferences

[Juho]

Ranked preferences could be derived from range. A=99, B=60, C=50,  
D=11 could be read as A>>B>C>>D. The information could be read also  
from some "floating point graphical format" (e.g. bars of different  
length). In these styles it may not be easy to express preferences of  
equal strength (like A>>B and C>>D above).

One quite easy style would be computer assisted ballot creation in  
the style shown below. Lines between the candidates indicate  
distance / strength of preference.
==============================================
Smith
Jones
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Brown
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<others>
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Juho Laatu


On Oct 24, 2006, at 20:08 , Chris Benham wrote:

> If a method uses the type of information you're referring to, then I
> think it is much more convenient to use rating (range style)  
> ballots and
> infer it from them.
>
> Chris Benham
>
>
>
> Simmons, Forest wrote:
>
>> I think this style of ballot (with relative strengths of  
>> preferences indicated) are a good compromise between range ballots  
>> and ordinary rankings.
>>
>> We have just scratched the surface when it comes to their possible  
>> applications.
>>
>> Forest
>>
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