Pilot Studies

Question 1

What are Pilot Studies?

Answer 1

Are a small-scale trial run of a research study.

Question 2

When do Pilot studies take place?

Answer 2

Before the full-scale research project begins

Question 3

How many people are used for a pilot study?

Answer 3

A smaller number of participants who can be questioned afterwards about their experience.

Question 4

What are the aims of piloting?

Answer 4

To check the research works as it’s intended to as it doesn’t have any extraneous variables and is practical

Question 5

What is the benefit of piloting?

Answer 5

Any problems can be rectified before running the full scale study such as instructions and questions being clarified

Question 6

What questions can be answered by using pilot studies?

Answer 6

-Do participants understand the instructions?
-Are the materials and timings appropriate?
-Have variables been operationalised sufficiently?
-Ask a few participants about their experience of taking part