pilot study Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pilot study
A
a pilot study is an initial run-through of the procedures set out to be in the study
2
Q
how does a pilot study work
A
involves selecting a few people and trying out the study on them
3
Q
how can pilot studies be useful practically
A
possible to save time and money by identifying any flaws in the procedures
4
Q
how do pilot studies help researchers
A
help them by spotting ambiguities and confusion in the info given to the participant
5
Q
what is the floor effect
A
when the task is too hard and none of the participants can complete it
6
Q
what is the ceiling effect
A
when the task is so easy that everyone can complete the task easily
