Pilot studies

Question 1

pilot study definition

Answer 1

small scale study conducted before research

Question 2

pre-visit definition

Answer 2

a visit to the location of a study before research

Question 3

Advantage: identify risks

Answer 3

value of health and safety

Question 4

Advantage: saving more time/effort and removing error

Answer 4

value of making investigation cheaper, time can be spent more wisely and produce reliable conclusion

Question 5

Advantage: increased reliability and accuracy of data collection

Answer 5

avoid problems and produce reliable conclusion

Question 6

Advantage: test design and reliability of equipment

Answer 6

produce accurate results

Question 7

Advantage: avoiding potential accidents

Answer 7

health and safety

Question 8

Advantage: identify data collection limitations

Answer 8

reduces unreliable data collection