Pilot Studies Flashcards
1
Q
What are pilot studies?
A
Tests procedure + design
A small- scale version before real one
DO NOT TEST HYPOTHESIS
2
Q
What is a pilot studies aim?
A
To check procedures + measurement work
make changes to issues
3
Q
Why do we need pilot studies ?
A
• check understanding
• check leading QUs not bias
• save money + time if see flaws
• Check task difficulty (floor or ceiling effect)
4
Q
What are the strengths of using a pilot study?
A
Increases quality
Accessibility
Tests efficacy
Estimates time + costs
Addresses safety issues (ethics)
5
Q
What are the limitations of Pilot Studies?
A
- extra time, costs, resources used
- cannot guarantee success
- small sample size
- extra PPTS needed
- study may be shared
