Pilot Studies Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is a pilot study
A
A small scale trial run of a research study conducted before the main investigation
2
Q
What are the aims of piloting
A
Check for problems in design or procedure
Test materials
Estimate time
Asses feasibility
Identify ethical issues
Improve reliability and validity
3
Q
Why does piloting
A
Helps reduce errors increasing internal validity
Saves times and resources
