Pilot studies

Question 1

Definition: a small-scale version of an investigation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted.

Answer 1

Pilot study

Question 2

What are the aims of a pilot study?

Answer 2

To check: procedures, materials, measuring scales.
To make necessary changes and modifications.

Question 3

Definition: participants will not be told the aim of a research study at the beginning.

Answer 3

Single-blind procedure

Question 4

Definition: neither the participants nor the researcher who conducts the study is aware of the aims of the investigation (often a third party conducts the investigation without knowing its main purpose)

Answer 4

Double-blind procedure