Pilot studies (and more)

Question 1

What are pilot studies?

Answer 1

Small scale versions of an investigation

Question 2

What are pilot studies used for?

Answer 2

to check procedures, identify problems and make any necessary changes so the research is as valid as possible

Question 3

What are pilot studies used for in questionnaires?

Answer 3

check wording of questions isn’t ambiguous

Question 4

What are pilot studies used for in experiments?

Answer 4

check the materials aren’t offensive/upsetting

Question 5

What are pilot studies used for in observations?

Answer 5

check coding system is relevant/appropriate

Question 6

What are single blind procedures?

Answer 6

a type of research design where a participant is not aware of research aims and/or which condition of the experiment they are receiving

Question 7

What are double blind blind procedures?

Answer 7

neither the participant nor researcher conducting the study are aware of the research aims or other important details of a study

Question 8

What is an experimental group?

Answer 8

the group in an independent groups design containing the independent variable as distinct from the control

Question 9

What is a control group?

Answer 9

in an experiment with an independent groups, a group of participants who receive no treatment