Delphi method

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf forecasting method
gptkbp:advantage allows geographically dispersed experts
reduces influence of dominant individuals
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:public_policy
education
healthcare
business forecasting
technology assessment
gptkbp:characterizedBy anonymity of participants
controlled feedback
iterative rounds
statistical aggregation of group response
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:RAND_Corporation
gptkbp:goal achieve consensus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Delphi method
gptkbp:involves multiple rounds
panel of experts
questionnaires
gptkbp:limitation potential for bias in question design
requires commitment from participants
time-consuming
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Delphi_(ancient_Greek_oracle)
gptkbp:originatedIn 1950s
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Futures_studies
gptkb:Nominal_Group_Technique
gptkb:Scenario_planning
gptkbp:usedFor policy analysis
decision making
expert consensus
technology forecasting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RAND_Corporation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4