KA 2: experimentation: pilot study

Question 1

what is a pilot study used for?

Answer 1

• help plan procedures
• assess validity
• check techniques

Question 2

what does performing a pilot study allow for?

Answer 2

evaluation and modification of experimental design

Question 3

what does the use of a pilot study ensure?

Answer 3

an appropriate range of values for the independent variable

Question 4

what does the pilot study allow the investigator to do?

Answer 4

establish the number of repeat measurements required to give a representative value for each independent datum points