Pilot studies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pilot study?
A
a small scale run on the actual investigation
-may only involve a few participants
2
Q
What can a pilot study be used for?
A
for experiments, self-report measures and observations
3
Q
What do psychologists use pilot studies for?
A
to test the experiments effectiveness and make improvements before the larger scale version
4
Q
Which part of the study can the pilot study measure?
A
Any part of the study can be measured
eg. the validity, how long it takes, if the instructions are too complicated
