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Controlling Variables Flashcards

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What is a cyclical process?

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Research where we see findings in lab experiment where it’s highly controlled, and then test them in the real world - establishing causality

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What is a pilot study?

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Small-scale version of the main study conducted before main study

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What are the aims of a pilot study?

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Improve quality of main study:
Unexpected EVs? Confusing instructions? Time consuming set up? Not fully operationalised?

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