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Figure 7-13. Example of Direct Entry weight assessment screen.
This screen has an edit box for each of the active members. (LDW
does not let you use representatives with the direct entry
method.)
To enter the weights, just type each member’s weight in the
proper edit box.
LDW offers two options for the directly entered weights. In the
default option, LDW will adjust the weights so that they sum to
one. There are no restrictions on the range of the weights -- other
than they be non-negative.
In the second option, the weights you enter must be between zero
and one and LDW will not adjust them. This allows your weights
to define interactions between the active members. See the
discussion on page 9-55 for more about interactions.
You can select this option in the “Interactions” tab of the assess
weights dialog box. Pick the "Interactions Computed Directly"
option from the list titled "Interactions Assessment Method"
When you have finished entering the weights, click the "Done"
button. LDW will let you review the weights. If you click "OK,"
LDW will save the weights. If you click "Cancel" LDW won't save
the weights. In either case you will return to the assess weights
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