Keywords
research technique
classification of research methodologies
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Abstract
The aim of the paper is to present methods and techniques used in foresight programmes. The most popular methods applied in EU countries have been described in detail, namely scenarios, Delphi method, expert panels, SWOT analysis, brainstorming and trend extrapolation. Methods have been classified according to various criteria, with the following dimensions being identified among them: exploratory - normative, quantitative - qualitative, bottom-up - top-down, heuristic - analytical, creative - based on scientific evidence, real environment-based - virtual environment-based. The authors analyse the degree to which selected methods are applied at various geographical levels, i.e. national, international, trans-European and cross-border.
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