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Delphi technique [1 record]

Record 1 2015-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Group Dynamics
  • Scientific Co-operation
DEF

An iterative group process to obtain a consensus of experts through open questions.

OBS

The participants do not communicate directly with each other; they react to the opinions expressed by the other group members to reach a consensus. This method has the advantage of making it possible to contact a large number of experts, by post or email, at a low cost and without geographic restrictions.

OBS

Delphi technique: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dynamique des groupes
  • Coopération scientifique
DEF

Processus collectif itératif visant à établir un consensus d’experts au moyen de questions ouvertes.

OBS

Même si les participants ne communiquent pas directement entre eux, ils réagissent aux opinions émises par les autres membres du groupe afin d’en arriver à un consensus. Cette méthode offre l’avantage de permettre de contacter, par la poste ou par courriel, un grand nombre d’experts, à faible coût, sans limite géographique.

OBS

méthode Delphi; technique Delphi : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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