experimental design features Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pilot study?
A
a small scale trial run of the actual investigation
2
Q
what is the purpose of a pilot study?
A
it allows the researcher to identify any possible issues and to modify the design - saving time and money in the long-term run
3
Q
what is a single-blind study?
A
when either the experimenter or participants don’t know which group is which
4
Q
what is a double-blind study?
A
when both experimenter and participants don’t know which group is which
