how many rounds are generally conducted in a delphi study 
generally a delphi study is conducted in two to four rounds the exact number of rounds will vary depending on the study s objectives and the complexity of the issue being addressed with a higher number of rounds needed for more advanced topics the bottom linethe delphi method uses multiple rounds of questionnaires sent to a panel of experts to work toward a mutual agreement or consensus opinion the participants modify their responses based on the information brought forth by other experts participating in the analysis the delphi method benefits from the anonymity of the participants and the opportunities it provides for reassessment but it can also be time consuming and in some cases may be less effective than a live discussion or focus group 