pilot studies

• pilot study

  a small scale study (trial run) conducted on a small sample.
• pilot studies aim to test all aspects of the study including:

  • planned procedures
  • identify any flaws
  • clarify standardisation of instructions for participants
  • check all materials that will be used
• pilot studies aims to find flaws and improve them them before time and money are invested in carrying out a large study
• important to have pilot studies because:

  test all aspects to ensure the study will run smoothly and to identify any flaws or variables that may effect the validity. check the standardisation of instructions (experimenter bias).