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Facilitated Group
Citizen Juries
A representative group of citizens is convened, briefed by experts, and guided through multi-day deliberation to examine a community-relevant issue, producing a collective report with recommendations or informed opinions.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Days – Weeks
Typical cost
Medium – High
Fidelity level
Talk Only
Stage
Discovery
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Maximize societal impact
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Cross-sectional multi-group study
Minimum units needed
12
1Best Fit When
Best when a public decision needs a legitimate, informed citizen voice through structured deliberation rather than a simple opinion poll.