Pilot studies

• What is the purpose of a pilot study?

  • To test research methods
  • To identify potential issues
  • To ensure participant understanding
• What is the main goal of a pilot study?

  To ensure the research design works
• Why should pilot studies not involve final sample participants?

  To avoid influencing later behavior
• How can pilot studies help with operationalizing variables?

  By testing the validity of behavioural categories
• What can pilot studies reveal about demand characteristics?

  They can help reduce demand characteristics
• What might a pilot study indicate about research design?

  It may show the design is impractical