key term - Delphi

Definition

The Delphi Technique is a structured communication method originally developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts. Experts answer questionnaires in two or more rounds, after which the facilitator provides an anonymized summary of the experts' forecasts and reasons for their judgments, allowing the experts to revise their earlier answers based on the replies of other members of their panel.

Related terms

Consensus Forecasting: A method where predictions are based on the collective opinions of many experts, aiming for agreement or concordance in future projections.

Qualitative Research: This type of research seeks to understand human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior by asking broad questions and collecting data in the form of words from studied persons.

Expert Panel: A group comprised of individuals with specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular area, convened to discuss, investigate, or provide advice on a specific topic