Pilot studies

Question 1

What are the aims of piloting

Answer 1

• small scale trial run of the actual investigation
• may involve a handful of ppts in order to see if it runs smoothly
• allows researcher to identify any potential problems and modify the design or procedure saving time and money in the long run

Question 2

What is a single blind procedure

Answer 2

• when only the ppts don’t know the aims and procedures of the study

Question 3

What is a double blind procedure

Answer 3

• when the ppts don’t know the aims and procedures but another person is instructed to to conduct the investigation without knowing it’s purpose