Glossary
Weighted Scoring
Ranking options by scoring them against weighted criteria.
In short
Weighted scoring is a prioritization method where options are rated against several criteria, and each criterion carries a weight reflecting its importance. The weighted ratings are summed into a total score per option. This lets teams balance factors such as customer value, effort, and strategic fit in one transparent comparison.
Weighted scoring compares options against a set of named criteria, with each criterion given a weight that reflects how much it matters. An option is rated on every criterion, the ratings are multiplied by their weights, and the products are added into one total.
The method makes trade-offs explicit and easy to revisit when priorities shift. Kithspark applies a related idea by weighting feedback itself, letting deal value influence how strongly a request counts.
Example
A team weights customer value at 40 percent and effort at 20 percent, then scores candidate features against the full set.
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