Editing Delphi method (section)

===Anonymity of the participants===
Usually all participants remain anonymous. Their identity is not revealed, even after the completion of the final report. This prevents the authority, personality, or reputation of some participants from dominating others in the process. Arguably, it also frees participants (to some extent) from their personal biases, minimizes the "[[bandwagon effect]]" or "[[halo effect]]", allows free expression of opinions, encourages open critique, and facilitates admission of errors when revising earlier judgments.