The Qualitative Delphi Method and its Scientific Rigor: An Argumentative Review
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Delphi method, scientific rigor, methodology, qualitative methodsAbstract
The Delphi method is one of the most used and recognized due to its characteristics, which help to analyze the main factors of an environment and to forecast the future behavior of a phenomenon. Despite its wide acceptance and use, some authors have questioned its scientific rigor. Through an exhaustive and systematic review of the scientific literature and with the use of the methods: bibliographic review, content analysis and analytical-synthetic, the texts found in books, thesis and essays were analyzed, interpreted, collated and summarized. scientific articles related to the subject studied, which allowed the discussion on the benefits and bad practices in the use of the Delphi method. It is concluded that the problem of the Delphi method lies in the incorrect application of the methodology and in the shortcomings in carrying out the necessary actions to ensure its scientific rigor. This is a current method, accepted by the scientific community, its results have been consistently tested, thus evidencing its value and scientific rigor
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