Rahim Siyahi - Msc Geography And Urban Planning, Tabriz Municipality, Iran

The Delphi method has proven a popular tool in information systems research for identifyingand prioritizing issues for managerial decision-making. Using specialized knowledge andperspectives of a set in decision-makings about issues that are qualitative is very helpful.Delphi technique is a group knowledge acquisition method, which is also used for qualitativeissue decision-makings. Delphi technique can be used for qualitative research that isexploratory and identifying the nature and fundamental elements of a phenomenon is a basisfor study. It is a structured process for collecting data during the successive rounds and groupconsensus. Despite over a half century of using Delphi in scientific and academic studies,there are still several ambiguities about it. The main problem in using the Delphi technique islack of a clear theoretical framework for using this technique. Therefore, this study aimed topresent a comprehensive theoretical framework for the application of Delphi technique inqualitative research. In this theoretical framework, the application and consensus principles ofDelphi technique in qualitative research were clearly explained.

Decision-Makings, Theoretical Framework, Delphi Technique, Research