Professor Forman

Publications and Patents

Selected Articles

Forman, E., with Stovsky, MD, Bayazit, Y. et al. “A Novel Computer Based Expert Decision-Making Model for Prostate Cancer Disease Management”, Journal of Urology 2005 Dec; 174(6) 2310-2318.
Forman, Ernest H., with Gass, Saul I, “The Analytic Hierarchy Process – An Exposition”, Operations Research, vol.49, no. 4, July-Aug 2001, pp. 469-486.
Forman, Ernest H., with Gass, Saul I, “The Analytic Hierarchy Process – An Exposition”, Operations Research, vol.49, no. 4, July-Aug 2001, pp. 469-486.
Forman, Ernest H., with Peniwati, Kirti “Aggregating Individual Judgments and Priorities with the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, European Journal of Operations Research, 108 (1998), 165-169.
Forman, Ernest H. with Dyer, Robert F., “Group Decision Support with the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Decision Support Systems, Vol 8, pp 99-124, 1992.
Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., and Mustafa, Mohammad, “Decision Support for Media Selection Using The Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Journal of Advertising, Volume XXI, Number 1, March 1992 pp 59-72.
Forman, Ernest H., “An Empirical Stopping Rule for Debugging and Testing Computer Software.” Journal of the American Statistical Association, Vol 72, Number 360, December 1977.
Forman, Ernest, “Establishing a Local Guide for Network Usage”, ARPANET RFC 274 (NIC 7901), MITRE, 1 November 1971.

Patents

♦ Method and apparatus for generating hierarchical displays (4,613,946)
♦Method and system of converting data and judgments to values or priorities (6,850,891)
♦Ratio ruler for comparative judgments (6,067,719)
♦Computer implemented method of generating and displaying objectives from pros and cons for evaluating decision alternatives (5,995,728)
♦Data mapping (7,379,934)
♦Measuring and displaying performance, earned value and/or risk  (7,509,231)
♦System and a Method for Providing Risk Management (10,360,524)

Books

♦Forman, Ernest H., with Selly, Mary Ann, Decision by Objectives – How to Convince Others that You are Right, (2001) World Scientific Press.
♦Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., An Analytic Approach to Marketing Decisions, Prentice Hall 1991, 368p.
♦Forman, Ernest H. with Saaty, Thomas L., The Hierarchon – A Dictionary of Hierarchies, The Analytic Hierarchy Process Series – Volume V, RWS Publications, Pittsburgh PA, 1993, 495p.

Software

♦Expert Choice Riskion
♦Expert Choice Comparion
♦Expert Choice Desktop
♦The Accountant
♦The Business Accountant
♦Stratatree

Publications

Anbari, F. T., Cioffi, D. F., and Forman, E. H. (2010). “Integrating Performance Measures to Exert Effective Leadership in Managing Project Portfolios,” Proceedings of PMI Research Conference 2010: Defining the Future of Project Management [CD], Washington, DC, Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA
Larson, Charles D;  Forman, Ernest H. :Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process to Select Project Scope for Videologging and Pavement Condition Data Collection”, Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2007, pp 40-47
Forman, E., with Stovsky, MD, Bayazit, Y. et al. “A Novel Computer Based Expert Decision-Making Model for Prostate Cancer Disease Management”, Journal of Urology2005 Dec; 174(6) 2310-2318.
Forman, Ernest H., with Gass, Saul I, “The Analytic Hierarchy Process – An Exposition”, Operations Research, vol.49, no. 4, July-Aug 2001, pp. 469-486.
Forman, Ernest H. “Orders of Magnitude Cost Ratio Considerations in Resource Allocations, Sixth  International Symposium on The Analytic Hierarchy Process. Berne, Switzerland, August 2001.
Forman, Ernest H., with Selly, Mary Ann,  Decision by Objectives – How to Convince Others that You are Right, (2001)  World Scientific Press.
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Forman, Ernest H., with Selly, Mary Ann, “Incorporating Data Into AHP Models”, Fifth International Symposium on The Analytic Hierarchy Process. Kobe Japan, August 1999
Forman Ernest, with Singpurwalla Norah, and Zalkind David, “Promoting shared health care decision-making using the analytic hierarchy process”, Socio-economic Planning Sciences (33)4 (1999) pp. 277-299
Forman, Ernest H., with Peniwati, Kirti “Aggregating Individual Judgments and Priorities with the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, European Journal of Operationational Research, 108 (1998), 165-169.
Forman, Ernest H., with Soyer, R.,  “Information Technologies in Decision-Making”, inAdvances in Telematics, Vol 3, Ablex Publishing, Norwood, N.J., 1995.
Forman, Ernest H., “Intuitive and Formal Feedback”, Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on The Analytic Hierarchy Process. Washington, D.C., July, 1994.
Forman, Ernest H., with Gerrits, M. and Rijsberman, F.R., “Group Decision Support in Coastal Zone Management Policy Analysis”, Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on The Analytic Hierarchy Process. Washington, D.C., July 1994.
Forman, Ernest H. “How Additional Information Can Lead to Inferior Decisions – A Paradox”, Decision Line, Vol 24, No. 4, July 1993, p 3-4.
Forman, Ernest H. with Saaty, Thomas L., The Hierarchon – A Dictionary of Hierarchies, The Analytic Hierarchy Process Series – Volume V, RWS Publications, Pittsburgh PA, 1993, 495p.
Forman, Ernest H. “Facts and Fictions about the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Mathematical Computer Modeling, Vol. 17, No. 4/5, pp. 19-26, 1993.
Forman, E. H., 1993 “Ideal and Distributed Synthesis Modes for the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, George Washington University Working Paper.
Forman, Ernest H. with Dyer, Robert F., “Group Decision Support with the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Decision Support Systems, Vol 8, pp 99-124, 1992.
Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., and Mustafa, Mohammad,  “Decision Support for Media Selection Using The Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Journal of Advertising, Volume XXI, Number 1, March 1992 pp 59-72.
Forman, Ernest H., “Determining Certainty Factors With the Analytic Hierarchy Process”, Expert Systems With Applications, Vol 4, pp 259-265, 1992.
Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., and Kaynama, Shohreh, “Comparison of Fishbein Behavioral Intention and Analytic Hierarchy Process Models: A Predictive Study of Intention and Behavior” Proceedings of the 1992 Northeast Decision Sciences Institute.
Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., An Analytic Approach to Marketing Decisions, Prentice Hall 1991, 368p.
Forman, Ernest H., “Multi Criteria Decision-Making and The Analytic Hierarchy Process”, in Readings in Multiple Criteria Decision Aid, editor Carlos A. Bana e Costa, Springer Verlag, 1990.
Forman, Ernest H., “AHP is Intended for More than Expected Value Calculations”, Decision Sciences, Volume 21, Number 3, Summer 1990, pp 670-672.
Forman, Ernest H. “Facts and Fictions about the Analytic Hierarchy Process” Mathematical Computer Modeling, Vol 17, No. 4/5, pp 19-26, 1993.
Forman, Ernest H., “Random Indices for Incomplete Pairwise Comparison Matrices” European Journal of Operations Research Vol 48, #1, 1990, pp 153-155.
Forman, Ernest H. with Soyer, Refik, “Applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process” in Decision Aiding Software and Decision Analysis, John Wiley and Sons, 1990.1990.
Forman, E. H, with Searcy, W. Paul, and Karake, Zeinab A., and Dyer, Robert F., “Informational Systems for Integrating Strategic Management Methodologies”, Information Age 12, pp 131-140, August 1990.
Forman, Ernest H., “Integrating AHP and Traditional OR/MS Methodologies”, Proceedings of the International Conference on the Analytic Hierarchy Process, Tianjin China, September 1988.
Forman, Ernest H., with Selly, Mary Ann, “The Analytic Hierarchy Process and the Personal Computer”, in Encyclopedia of Microcomputers, Volume 1, editors Allen Kent and James G. Williams, Marcel Dekker, N.Y., 1988.
Forman, Ernest H. with Dyer, Robert F., Forman, Eileen A.,Jouflas, Georgann, Marketing Decisions Using Expert Choice, Decision Support Software, McLean Virginia, 1987.
Forman, Ernest H., with Forman, Eileen A., “Limitations and Extensions of Benefit Cost Analysis”, Proceedings of NATO ASI Conference on Decision Support Systems, Val d’Isere France, July 1987.
Forman, Ernest H., Stratatree, Decision Support Software, McLean, VA, 1987.
Forman, Ernest H., “Relative vs. Absolute Worth”, International Journal of Mathematical Modeling, Vol. 9, Number 3‑5, pp 195-202, 1987.
Forman, Ernest H. with Nagy, Thomas J., “Exsys Vs. TOPSI/OPS5 Vs. Micro‑PS: A Multicriteria Model to Select an Expert System Generator”, Telematics and InfomaticsVolume 4 Number 1, Pergamon Press, Elmsford N.Y., 1987.
Forman, Ernest H. “High‑Level Decision Support”, Data Base Management, Auerbach Publishers, Pennsauken NJ., 1987.
Forman, Ernest H. with Nagy, Thomas J., Editors Special Issue of Telematics and Infomatics on Expert Systems and Expert Support Systems, Volume 3, Number 4, 1986 Pergamon Press, Elmsford, N.Y.
Forman, Ernest H., “In Search of the ‘Right’ Model”, Special Issue of Telematics and Infomatics on Expert Systems and Expert Support Systems, Volume 3, Number 4, 1986 Pergamon Press, New York, N.Y.
Forman, Ernest H., with Dyer, Robert F., “AHP as a Tool for Selecting or combining Forecasts”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Forecasting, Paris France, June 1986.
Forman, Ernest H., “An Expert Support System for Compensation Decisions”, Proceedings of the Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium, held May 1986, Framingham, MA.
Forman, Ernest H., “Using a Management Science Model to Determine Whether to Unbundle Management Science”, OR/MS Today, February 1986.
Forman, Ernest H.,”Sensitivity Investigation for a Decision Analysis of the Strategic Defense Initiative (Starwars)”, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference On Mathematical Modeling, Pergamon Press, Elmsford, N.Y., 1985.
Forman, Ernest H., “Decision Support for the Evaluation of the Strategic Defense Initiative (Starwars)”,  In S.I. Gass, H.J. Greenberg, L.L. Hoffman, and R. W. Langley (Eds.), Impacts of Microcomputers on Operations Research, American Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1986.
Forman, Ernest H., “A Multicriteria Model to Select An Expert System Generator”, with T. Nagy, Expert Systems in Government, IEEE Computer Society, October 1985.
Forman, Ernest H., “Decision Support for Executive Decision-Makers”, Information Strategy: The Executives Journal, Volume 1, Number 4, Summer 1985, Auerbach Publishers, Pennsauken N.J.
Forman, Ernest H., Dow Jones Home Budget, Dow Jones and Company, Princeton N.J., 1984.
Forman, Ernest H., “The Analytic Hierarchy Process as a Decision Support System,” Proceedings of the IEEE Computer Society,, 1983.
Forman, Ernest H., with Saaty, Thomas L., Selly, Mary Ann, Waldron, Rozann, Expert Choice, Decision Support Software, McLean, VA, 1983.
Forman, Ernest H., “A General DSS Model ‑‑ Its Impact on Curriculum,” Proceedings of the Northeast Association of the American Institute for Decision Sciences, April 1982.
“Analysis of Local Area Network Performance”, with John H. Carson
Forman, Ernest H., “What Management Should Know About Data Base Management Systems.” Computerworld, Vol XIV Number 47, November 17, 1980
Forman, Ernest H., “Optimal Time Interval for Testing Hypotheses on Computer Software Errors.” IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Vol R‑28, Number 3, August 1979.
Forman, Ernest H., “An Empirical Stopping Rule for Debugging and Testing Computer Software.” Journal of the American Statistical Association, Vol 72, Number 360, December 1977.
Forman, Ernest H., “Requirements Analysis and Design of a Free Form Textual Telecommunication System to Support Multilateral Trade Negotiations.” The MITRE Corporation, 1975.
“Final Report for MITRE Project 97B NCI ARPANET Analysis”, MITRE Technical Report, 1974.
“Capability Description of a Digital Teleconferencer.” The MITRE Corporation WP 10813, 1974.
“Potential Applications of Computer Communication Networks to the National Cancer Program.” The MITRE Corporation WP 10635, 1974.
“Computer Network Project Descriptions.” The MITRE Corporation M74‑3, 1974.
“WWMCCS Remote Computer Access‑Capabilities and Interface Requirements.” The MITRE Corporation WP 9975, 1973.
“Source Data Automation Capabilities Catalog for WWMCCS Applications.” The MITRE Corporation WP 9916, 1973.
“Throughput Measurement Using a Synthetic Job Stream.”  American Federation of Information Processing Societies, Volume 39, 1971. (AFIPS Press, New Jersey)

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