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Concept information

Preferred term

Delphi method

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Method of synthesizing diverse opinions into a consensus (most frequently, among experts), usually carried out by a series of questionnaires, the technique is characterized by minimal influence from social pressures through anonymity, repeated rounds of controlled feedback, and weighted responses.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • Delphi technique

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/302038

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