pilot studies

• what are pilot studies?

  small scale prototypes of a study to find any possible problems ( extraneous variables )
• what sample does a pilot study use?

  a smaller version of the target population while remaining representative
• what 2 things do pilot studies make sure arent being wasted?

  1. time
  2. money
• what 3 main problems can be identified in a pilot study?

  1. if the instructions are clear
  2. check and modify data
  3. experimental design