Example research study design using the Delphi method
Schmidt presented a guideline focusing on the major phases of the process and on analysis issues. However, the example we present in this paper focuses on perhaps the most important yet most neglected aspect of the Delphi method—choosing appropriate experts. This neglect is problematic, considering that most Delphi researchers characterize the technique as a method for soliciting information from experts. We based our guidelines primarily on those initially developed by Delbecq, Van de Ven and Gustafson [9]. Setting these principles in Schmidt’s framework, we provided a more complete guideline for a rigorous approach towards conducting Delphi methods.
Because of the detail of our instructions, it would be difficult to discuss them abstractly. Thus, rather than trying to write generally for any Delphi investigation topic, we have used a specific concrete research project (soliciting experts for critical success factors for e-commerce in Sub-Saharan Africa) as a particular contextual illustration of how we would apply our methodology. Although the guidelines are set in a particular context, other Delphi researchers can readily adopt these principles for any other topic. We illustrate basic steps in the approach as well as some of the choices and selection criteria that may be involved at different points in the research design. For the purposes of exposition, we present the description of the design and rationale for design choices in the style of a research proposal.
Example research study design using the Delphi methodSchmidt presented a guideline focusing on the major phases of the process and on analysis issues. However, the example we present in this paper focuses on perhaps the most important yet most neglected aspect of the Delphi method—choosing appropriate experts. This neglect is problematic, considering that most Delphi researchers characterize the technique as a method for soliciting information from experts. We based our guidelines primarily on those initially developed by Delbecq, Van de Ven and Gustafson [9]. Setting these principles in Schmidt’s framework, we provided a more complete guideline for a rigorous approach towards conducting Delphi methods.Because of the detail of our instructions, it would be difficult to discuss them abstractly. Thus, rather than trying to write generally for any Delphi investigation topic, we have used a specific concrete research project (soliciting experts for critical success factors for e-commerce in Sub-Saharan Africa) as a particular contextual illustration of how we would apply our methodology. Although the guidelines are set in a particular context, other Delphi researchers can readily adopt these principles for any other topic. We illustrate basic steps in the approach as well as some of the choices and selection criteria that may be involved at different points in the research design. For the purposes of exposition, we present the description of the design and rationale for design choices in the style of a research proposal.
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