Pilot Studies

    Cards (5)

    • what is a pilot study
      small-scale trial run of the actual investigation
    • what are the 2 main aims of a pilot study
      1. 'road test' the procedure & check the study runs smoothly
      2. identify potential issues & modify the design/procedure = saving time & money
    • what may be checked in an experiment
      the procedure/instructions are clear (internal validity)
    • what may be checked in a self-report study
      try out questions & remove/reword any that are ambiguous
    • what may be checked in an observation study
      coding systems
    See similar decks