PILOTING

• Pilot studies


  Small scale trial investigations that test some or all aspects of the intended investigation
• Pilot studies


  • Carried out prior to the research to identify any issues which could arise
  • Identify problems in the design, method or analysis, allowing them to be altered and fixed
  • Participants can help identify issues and propose changes that stop demand characteristics from happening
  • Changes are then made before the full research takes place to try and ensure a higher level of validity
• Pilot studies


  Able to identify if the research is 'worth' being conducted by being able to identify if there is a chance of significant results being found