Pilot Studies and Confederates Flashcards
1
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What is a pilot study?
A
A small-scale trail run of a research design before the real thing.
2
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Why are pilot studies carries out?
A
To find out if a certain aspects of the design do or don’t work.
3
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What is the first advantage of carrying out a pilot study?
A
You can see what needs to be adjusted without having invited a large amount of time and money in a full-scale study.
4
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What is the second advantage to carrying out a pilot study?
A
You can talk to the ppts afterwards to see if any demand characteristics took place.
5
Q
What is a confederate?
A
A person who has been briefed to behave in a particular way by the experimenter.
