Delphi technique

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Delphi Technique

An iterative group judgement technique in which a central source forwards surveys or questionnaires to isolated, anonymous—to each other—participants whose responses are collated/summarised and recirculated to the participants in multiple rounds for further modification/critique, producing a final group response

Delphi technique [del´fi]

a method of measuring the judgments of a group of experts, assessing priorities, or making forecasts. A questionnaire is sent to a panel of experts and the responses are summarized and subjected to statistical analysis. The outcome of the analysis is returned to the panel along with a second questionnaire. This procedure is repeated until a consensus is reached by the panel.

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