Pilot Studies

Question 1

Pilot study

Answer 1

Small scale trial run of the research before the real main scale research

Takes place to identify any problems and amend them

Question 2

Aim of a pilot study

Answer 2

Check standardised procedures and general design

Amount of time given to participants is enough to complete the task

For questionnaire /interview make sure questions are clear

For observations check coding systems and behaviour categories are understood

Extraneous variables identified possibly eliminated

Ask participants to discus experiences of experiment

Any problems can be identified and adjusted before the main study