research methods: pilot studies

Question 1

What are pilot studies?

Answer 1

A small-scale trial run of the investigation

Question 2

What is the aim of pilot studies?

Answer 2

To identify errors or problems in the design of the research in order to remove them, saving time and money in the long run

Question 3

What do pilot studies aim to evaluate?

Answer 3

The study’ feasibility, practicality, resources, time, and cost before the main research is conducted

Question 4

What is one example of what a pilot study can help with?

Answer 4

Can help identify poorly phrased questions in a survey

Question 5

What do pilot studies involve?

Answer 5

a handful of participants who ‘road-test’ the procedure and check the investigation runs smoothly

Question 6

What other factors are pilot studies used for apart from experimental studies?

Answer 6

Self-report methods, such as questionnaires and interviews

Question 7

How do pilot studies help in observational studies?

Answer 7

Provides a way of checking coding systems before the real investigation is undertaken