Pilot studies

Question 1

What is a pilot study

Answer 1

A small scale version of an investigation done before the real investigation

Question 2

What is a single blind procedure

Answer 2

• The reseracher does not tell the participants if they are being given a test or control treatment. Only the investigator is aware
• this avoids demand characteristics

Question 3

What is a double blind procedure

Answer 3

• Research where neither the participants or the investigator is aware of who is recieving a particular treatment
• reduces bias

Question 4

What is a control group

Answer 4

• a baseline where results from the experimental condition can be compared to
• this means we can conclude whether the results were due to the IV or confounding variables