Pilot studies(and more)

Question 1

what is a pilot study

Answer 1

a small scale version of an investigation that takes place before the real one

Question 2

what do pilot studies aim to do

Answer 2

check that procedures, materials, measuring scales etc work and allow researcher to make changes or modifications

Question 3

what are the two types of pilot studies

Answer 3

• single blind procedure

- double blind procedure

Question 4

what is a single blind procedure

Answer 4

ppts aren’t aware of aims/conditions till the end

Question 5

what is a double blind procedure

Answer 5

neither the ppt or researcher knows the aims/conditions e.g drug trials