Pilot studies

• Pilot Studies 


  • a small-scale trial run of the investigation involving a few participants to “road test” the procedure
• Why would a researcher want to do a trial?

  1. To allow the researcher to identify any potential problems
  2. To make any modifications that may be necessary for the investigation
  3. Saves time
  4. Saves money
• Testing the study


  Any part of the study can be tested including:

  • the validity of the measure
  • whether a procedure is effective