Pilot studies

Question 1

What is a pilot studies?

Answer 1

A small-scale version of the experiment/questionnaire/observation that takes place before the real investigation is conducted.

Question 2

What is the purpose of pilot studies?

Answer 2

To ensure operationalisation of variables is appropriate, make sure questions/instructions are understood, know is the method is practical to upscale and see if observational categories make sense and are understood by observers