Pilot Studies

Question 1

Pilot study

Answer 1

Small-scale version of a study, which is done before the real study is undertaken
**This is to identify potential problems, modify the procedure and also to save money in the long run*

Question 2

Are results collected from pilot studies used?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What is the difference between case studies and pilot studies?

Answer 3

Although studying a similar amount of Ps, there is one main difference between the two

Case studies aim to study an individual or small group with unique or rate experiences - Couldn’t be investigated in an experiment
Pilot studies on the other hand aim to identify potential flaws in an experiment

Therefore the aims of the two studies are different

Question 4

Benefits of conducting a pilot study

Answer 4

• Increases validity of findings in the actual experiment - Researcher is able to identify problems and re-design parts of the experiment before the study begins
• Saves time + Cost effective, (saves money) - If a researcher doesn’t do a pilot study, they may only identify problems that have made their results invalid after the real study