The DELPHI Method

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf forecasting method
structured communication technique
gptkbp:advantage reduces influence of dominant individuals
enables geographically dispersed experts to participate
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:public_policy
education
business forecasting
technology assessment
healthcare planning
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:RAND_Corporation
1950s
gptkbp:features anonymity of participants
controlled feedback
statistical group response
gptkbp:firstPublished 1963
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The DELPHI Method
gptkbp:limitation time-consuming
potential for low response rates
quality depends on expert selection
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Delphi_(ancient_Greek_oracle)
gptkbp:notablePublication gptkb:The_Delphi_Method:_Techniques_and_Applications_(1975)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Nominal_Group_Technique
brainstorming
expert panels
gptkbp:usedFor policy analysis
decision making
technology forecasting
expert consensus building
gptkbp:uses statistical aggregation of group response
anonymous responses
feedback to participants
iterative rounds of questionnaires
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RAND_Reports
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5