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Expert Consensus Methods In The Humanities: An Exploration of their Potential.
Charlotte C S Rulkens1, Rik Peels2,3, Lidwine B Mokkink4,5
1Department of Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands.
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|January 24, 2025
Summary
Formal expert consensus methods, common in sciences, show promise for humanities research. Applying these structured approaches can enhance transparency, replicability, and fairness in humanities studies.
Area of Science:
- Interdisciplinary research
- Epistemology
- Humanities and Sciences
Background:
- Formal consensus methods are underutilized in humanities research compared to sciences.
- This study explores the applicability of expert consensus methods within humanities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential of expert consensus methods for humanities research.
- To identify suitable contexts and benefits of applying these methods in the humanities.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary team reviewed literature and conducted brainstorm sessions.
- Expertise from both sciences (consensus methods) and humanities (epistemology) was combined.
Main Results:
- Identified six key elements of expert consensus methods.
- Cataloged various consensus methods (e.g., Delphi, nominal groups) used in sciences.
- Provided examples from both science and humanities studies.
Conclusions:
- Humanities research issues may benefit from structured expert consensus methods.
- These methods can accelerate epistemic processes, enhance transparency, and increase replicability in humanities.
- Application can stimulate diversity and encourage fair processes in humanities research and its applications.
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