Pilot studies

Question 1

What are pilot studies?

Answer 1

Small-scale version of an investigation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted to check variables, conditions and methods. This allows the researcher to make changes if necessary.

Question 2

What are three other features of design?

Answer 2

Single-blind procedures
Double-blind procedures
Control groups and conditions

Question 3

What is a single-blind procedure?

Answer 3

Participants are not told the aim of the research at the beginning of the study.
It is an attempt to control for the confounding effects of demand characteristics

Question 4

What is a double-blind procedure?

Answer 4

Neither the participants nor the researcher who conducts the study is aware of the aims of the investigation.
Double-blind procedures are often an important feature of drug trials.

Question 5

What is a control group and condition?

Answer 5

we use a control group to control variables and to set a baseline.