What is a Delphi Survey?
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A Delphi survey is a structured group interaction process that is directed in "rounds" of opinion collection and feedback1. Opinion collection is achieved by conducting a series of surveys using questionnaires. The result of each survey will be presented to the group and the questionnaire used in the next round is built upon the result of the previous round2.
Why use Delphi Survey?
- Since IFHOSP is a very new service, and theories derived from
empirical data are few, it will be useful to obtain subjective judgement and identify important issues in the field.
- IFHOSP is also a complex service and relevant topics on its design
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hacker culture, virtual communities, software engineering over the Internet, web-usability, and so on. One of the strengths of Delphi method is the ability to gather opinions from experts from diverse backgrounds.
- By conducting a Delphi survey via a web server, participants from all over the world can give their responses anywhere, anytime with affordable cost.
If you are still not sure what a Delphi Survey is, please read the section - Detail Procedure of Delphi Survey where the exactly procedure will be explained.
Related Topics
Who is invited to participate in the Survey?
What is Required from the Participants?
Detail Procedure of Delphi Survey
What Results do we expect?
Guideline for Participants
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Reference
[1] Turoff, M. & Hiltz, S. R. 1996, 'Computer Based Delphi Processes', In Adler, M. & Ziglio, E. (eds) Gazing into the Oracle: The Delphi Method and Its Application to Social Policy and Public Health, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.
[2] Delbecq, A.L., Ven, A.H. and Gustafson, D. 1975, Group Techniques for Program Planning: A Guide to Nominal Group and Delphi Processes, Scott, Foresman & Co., Glenview, Illinois.
Last Update: 30 May 2001