pilot studies

• What are pilot studies used for?

  Used in all types of research
• What is a pilot study?

  A small-scale trial run of research design
• What is the aim of conducting a pilot study?

  To identify issues before the main study
• Why is it important to correct issues found in a pilot study?

  To avoid wasting time and money later
• do researchers analyse results from pilot studies? why?

  no, because the design of the main study may change, and small sample size means results are less reliable
• why do researchers use case studies?

  • study a single individual or small group of individuals with unusual or rare experiences
  • investigate experiences which couldn't be studied in an experiment