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DELPHI METHOD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Organization Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Delphi method
1, record 1, English, Delphi%20method
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Delphi 2, record 1, English, Delphi
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anonymous survey method using iterative structured feedback to pool expert opinion on the future. 3, record 1, English, - Delphi%20method
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It consists of several rounds of questions and answers designed in such a way that previous average response has an affect on opinions (either surveyed or not), in order to gradually reach a consensus in relation to current and especially future situations. Useful in identifying trends. 1, record 1, English, - Delphi%20method
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Delphi method: term and observation reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 1, English, - Delphi%20method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode Delphi
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Delphi 2, record 1, French, Delphi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode anonyme de sondage faisant appel à la rétroaction itérative structurée pour regrouper les opinions d'experts au sujet de l'avenir. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La méthode permet l'identification des tendances. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthode Delphi : terme et observation extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
- Planificación de organización
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- método Delphi
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20Delphi
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método de predicción de la demanda o de las características de un mercado que se basa en encuestas a grupos de expertos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A9todo%20Delphi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consiste en varias rondas de preguntas y respuestas para que la media de respuestas de la ronda anterior influencie la opinión del experto (ya encuestado o nuevo) y se vaya produciendo un consenso sobre la situación actual y especialmente sobre la futura. Puede ser útil para identificar tendencias. 1, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A9todo%20Delphi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
método Delphi: término, definición y observación extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A9todo%20Delphi
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Scientific Co-operation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Delphi technique
1, record 2, English, Delphi%20technique
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Delphi method 2, record 2, English, Delphi%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An iterative group process to obtain a consensus of experts through open questions. 3, record 2, English, - Delphi%20technique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - Delphi%20technique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Delphi technique: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 4, record 2, English, - Delphi%20technique
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Coopération scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode Delphi
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technique Delphi 2, record 2, French, technique%20Delphi
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus collectif itératif visant à établir un consensus d’experts au moyen de questions ouvertes. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 4, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20Delphi
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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