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Delphi Method

The Delphi method is a structured process for gathering expert opinions through multiple rounds of questionnaires, allowing for anonymous and reflective input. It offers advantages such as anonymity, convenience, and prevention of groupthink, but also has drawbacks like lack of live interaction and slow response times. This method is particularly useful in fields like education for determining effective strategies.

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Delphi Method

The Delphi method is a structured process for gathering expert opinions through multiple rounds of questionnaires, allowing for anonymous and reflective input. It offers advantages such as anonymity, convenience, and prevention of groupthink, but also has drawbacks like lack of live interaction and slow response times. This method is particularly useful in fields like education for determining effective strategies.

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Delphi Method

The Delphi method is a process used to arrive at a group opinion or decision by surveying a panel
of experts. Experts respond to several rounds of questionnaires, and the responses are aggregated

Example; In the education sector, the Delphi method can be used to decide on the best teaching
strategies for online learning

Advantages of the Delphi Method:

1. Anonymity: Participants can express their opinions without fear of judgment, which
encourages honest and open responses. The anonymity also helps prevent biases like the
“halo effect,”.
2. No Need for Physical Meetings: Experts can contribute their views from different locations,
making it more convenient and cost-effective. This also allows for a more diverse group of
experts.
3. Reflective Process: Experts are allowed to rethink and refine their opinions across multiple
rounds, leading to more thoughtful and considered conclusions.
4. Prevention of Groupthink: Since opinions are gathered in separate rounds and aggregated
anonymously, the Delphi method can reduce the likelihood of groupthink

Disadvantages of the Delphi Method:

1. Lack of Live Interaction: Unlike a face-to-face discussion, the Delphi method doesn't allow
for real-time interactions, which may limit the depth of understanding or clarification
between participants.
2. Slow Response Time: The process of multiple rounds and waiting for responses from
experts, making the process time-consuming.

3. Possible Lack of Value: Sometimes, the feedback might not be very useful if the
questions aren’t clear or if the experts don’t give helpful answers.

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