What is Dot Voting?

Dot voting is a simple, visual, and inclusive group decision-making technique that helps participants identify priorities and evaluate options through the placement of colored adhesive dots. This resource outlines the benefits of dot voting, common applications, best practices, and step-by-step guidance for implementation. It also provides recommendations for allocating dots to support ranking, prioritization, and collaborative decision-making in community engagement and facilitation settings.

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University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
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2026-10-28
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Game Theory and Voting Systems
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What is Dot Voting?

Patricia Prescott, Extension Community & Economic Development
University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
Game Theory and Voting Systems
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What is Dot Voting?

Patricia Prescott, Extension Community & Economic Development
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Abstract

Dot voting is a simple, visual, and inclusive group decision-making technique that helps participants identify priorities and evaluate options through the placement of colored adhesive dots. This resource outlines the benefits of dot voting, common applications, best practices, and step-by-step guidance for implementation. It also provides recommendations for allocating dots to support ranking, prioritization, and collaborative decision-making in community engagement and facilitation settings.

University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Game Theory and Voting Systems
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