Pilot Studies Flashcards
1
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Control group
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- where the participants don’t have the IV changed
- comparison group
- eg. placebo
2
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Pilot studies
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A small scale version of an investigation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted.
3
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Why do researchers do pilot studies
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The aim is to check that procedures, materials measuring scales etc, work. The aim is also to follow the researcher to make changes or modifications if necessary.
4
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Single blind trials
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The participants are unaware of the aims of the investigation
5
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Double blind trials
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Neither participants nor the researcher who conducts the study is aware of the aims of the investigation
6
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Example of single and double blind studies in real life
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Eg. Drug trials (placebo)
7
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Why do researchers do blind trials
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- Reduces demand characteristics etc
