asiantuntijakyselyjä

Asiantuntijakyselyjä, known in English as expert surveys or Delphi studies, are research methods used to gather information and opinions from a panel of individuals with specialized knowledge in a particular field. These surveys are designed to reach a consensus or explore a range of expert views on a topic that may be uncertain or complex. The process typically involves several rounds of questionnaires. In the first round, experts are asked to provide their opinions and justifications on a set of questions. The results from this initial round are then summarized and anonymously shared with the experts in subsequent rounds.

Following the review of summarized results, experts are asked to reconsider their initial opinions, taking into account the views of their peers. They can revise their responses or provide further reasoning if they maintain their original stance. This iterative process aims to refine judgments and reduce the influence of individual biases by exposing participants to a broader spectrum of expert thought. Asiantuntijakyselyjä are commonly employed in forecasting, policy development, risk assessment, and identifying future trends across various disciplines, including technology, economics, and social sciences. The anonymity of responses is crucial to encourage honest and independent contributions from the experts involved.