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Alchemy of the Oracle: The Delphi Technique.
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Wilhelm, William J. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2001
Discusses the origins and foundations of the Delphi technique. Outlines procedures for using it in research to obtain the insights of experts. Addresses limitations of the technique. (Contains 44 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Delphi Technique, Group Dynamics, Research Methodology
Business Education Research: Identification and Prioritization of Topics.
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Rader, Martha H.; Wilhelm, William J. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2002
Using an affinity diagram, business educators generated 110 research topics. In a two-round modified Delphi, 15 business educators aggregated, categorized, and rank ordered the topics. Topics related to workplace soft skills, business communication, technology, and distance learning ranked highest. Topics related to traditional business education…
Descriptors: Business Education, Delphi Technique, Educational Research, Job Skills
A Delphi Study of Entry-Level Workplace Skills, Competencies, and Proof-of-Achievement Products.
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Wilhelm, William J. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1999
A Delphi panel of 24 hiring managers, human resource specialists, business owners, and cooperative educators ranked entry-level skills and acceptable proofs of proficiency. Highest-rated skills involved interpersonal relationships. Traditional proofs (resumes, transcripts, references, testing) remained important. Nontraditional proofs…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Credentials, Delphi Technique, Employer Attitudes
Needed Research in Business Education. Sixth Edition.
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Rader, Martha H.; Wilhelm, William J. – 2001
Areas of business education that need to be researched were identified through a two-round study. First, 2 groups of more than 40 Delta Pi Epsilon members generated ideas for research topics at regional and national conferences. The resulting list of topics was edited and rated by a Delphi panel consisting of 15 educators from postsecondary and…
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Education Teachers, Competence, Computer Literacy