The Delphi Methodology is a systematic approach towards group decision making. The Method relies on leveraging the knowledge of a group of individuals on a particular topic. First, the research topic is selected. Each member of the think tank is invited to provide foundational input as to the key areas of influence in the research. The results are submitted anonymously and the results are tabulated. Once an extensive list of content is generated, the list is redistributed to the original group. The original group then rates the list items by order of importance. The rating is again submitted anonymously. The ratings are tabulated and redistributed to the group. The group then has a final opportunity to justify their rating and why they agree or disagree with the rating (Yousuf, 2007).
The Structured Dialogic Design (SDD) is considerably different than the Delphi Method. SDD relies on think tank participants to physically be co-located for the duration of the decision making process. Each researcher enters with some knowledge on he topic and an understanding they will partake in an open, constructive conversation. Researchers discuss the problem at hand while notes are taken from each perspective shared. The researchers may utilize clustering techniques to recognize similarities in concepts shared. Researchers will also attempt to prioritize the presented results. The items are challenged against one another such that item 1 should be compared against the utility it may provide to item 2. This method is designed to prevent voting based on inherent bias or by topic popularity (Laouris, 2012).
References
Laouris, Y. (2012, 01/01). The ABCs of the science of structured dialogic design. Int. J. of Applied Systemic Studies, 4, ied Systemic Studies. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJASS.2012.052235
Yousuf, M. I. (2007, 2021-01-08). Using Experts` Opinions Through Delphi Technique. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 12, 4. https://coloradotech.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/using-experts-opinions-through-delphi-technique/docview/2366825149/se-2
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