We look forward to working with you in the weeks to come. Delphi, in contrast to other data gathering and analysis techniques, employs multiple iterations designed to. The experts are allowed to answer the questions anonymously along with the reasons for their judgments. Typically, the panel of experts receives two or more rounds of questionnaires containing the same question. With your help, this research will help clarify various research methodologies and their role in the family therapy field. The Delphi Technique is a structured forecasting method involving a panel of experts. As an expert in the field of family therapy, your participation in the present research will be greatly appreciated. It has three characteristics that make it distinct from other group interaction methods: (1) anonymous group interactions and responses, (2) multiple rounds of questioning, and (3) the provision of feedback to the group between each round.
The Delphi technique assures anonymity of responses, reduces group pressures for conformity, and takes less time for panelists than traditional methods of pooling opinion. The Delphi technique is a method of gaining consensus on a particular topic through the use of rounds of questioning of experts in the field. This study will employ the Delphi technique, a widely used method of gathering group consensus from a panel of knowledgeable persons. These rounds continue until they reach some consensus.
That is, the experts share their opinions anonymously and discuss them in a series of rounds.
In appreciation of your participation, a complete summary of the findings and a list of the other panelists will be sent to you. A system of forecasting in which different experts give their professional opinions without knowing what the other experts opinions are. The completion of the three questionnaires that will make up this study will require a total of no more than 1 1/2 hours of your time. The present study is designed to compare and contrast the various research methodologies in the field by examine the opinions of prominent family therapists. We would like to ask your help in a research study of considerable significance for family therapy researchers and clinicians.