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[What is the Delphi method? Strengths and shortcomings]
Magdalena Ciałkowska1, Tomasz Adamowski, Patryk Piotrowski
1Katedra i Klinika Psychiatrii AM we Wrocławiu.
The Delphi method is a structured communication technique for problem-solving and decision-making, developed by the RAND Corporation. It uses expert consensus through anonymous, controlled feedback for complex issues.
Area of Science:
- Decision Science
- Social Science Research Methods
Context:
- Originating in the 1950s-60s with the RAND Corporation for complex U.S. intelligence problems.
- Increasing adoption in diverse fields, notably healthcare and European Commission research projects (e.g., EUNOMIA, DEMoB.inc).
Purpose:
- To provide a condensed discussion and explanation of the Delphi method.
- To detail its application in problem-solving and decision-making for complex or ambiguous issues.
- To highlight its utility in generating reliable and creative insights for informed decision-making.
Summary:
- The Delphi method is a structured technique for achieving expert consensus.
- Key features include expert anonymity, asynchronicity, controlled feedback, and statistical response aggregation.
- Distinctions exist between conventional and policy Delphi variations.
Impact:
- Facilitates effective decision-making and problem-solving beyond individual capabilities.
- Enables reliable exploration of complex issues and generation of actionable information.
- Demonstrates broad applicability across scientific research and applied projects.
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