Technical properties of Ranked Nodes Method

This paper presents analytical and experimental results on the ranked nodes method (RNM) that is used to construct conditional probability tables for Bayesian networks by expert elicitation. The majority of the results are focused on a setting in which RNM is applied to a child node and parent nodes that all have the same amount discrete ordinal states. The results indicate on RNM properties that can be used to support its future elaboration and development.