Using Delphi Technique: Making Sense of Consensus in Concept Mapping Structure and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

The Delphi technique is a widely used and accepted method for gathering data from participants within domain of expertise. The objective of this study is to discuss the process of the three rounds Delphi technique in seeking a consensus of concept mapping structure and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in Diabetic Mellitus subject. In the first, round, participants were given a structured questionnaire regarding item of concept mapping structure and MCQ in Diabetic Mellitus subject. The second were added mean and median value of round one. In the third round were add mean and median value of round two were added. Participants were asked to rate the categorised responses from Round 1 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “Very irrelevant” and 5 being “Very relevant”. This technique does not require participants to meet face-to-face, thereby making it useful to conduct surveys with qualified people over a wide geographic area. The feedback process allows and encourages the selected Delphi participants to reassess their initial judgements about the information provided in previous iterations. Data is then analysed to check for consistency of experts’ responses between rounds. Instrument developed from the Delphi technique research findings is also examined for validation from experts in educational medical health sciences on content and constructs validity. Analysis on the consensus of data from experts was based on median, inter quartile range and quartile deviation on Round 1, 2 and 3 data. Therefore, the Delphi technique is an appropriate method for identifying significant issues related with academic.