Pilot studies

Question 1

Pilot study

Answer 1

a small scale version of an investigation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted.
The aim is to check that procedures, materials, measuring scales etc., work and to allow the researcher to make changes or modifications if necessary

Question 2

single blind procedure

Answer 2

participants not told the aim of the research

- attempt to control for the confounding effects of demand characteristics

Question 3

double blind procedures

Answer 3

neither participants nor the researcher who conducts the study is aware of the aims of the investigation