Pilot Studys

Question 1

Pilot study

Answer 1

Small scale study takes place before the real investigation
Aim is to check procedure, materials, measuring scales
Allowed investigation to run smoothly

Question 2

Why would you use a pilot study for questionnaires

Answer 2

Remove ambiguous/ confusing questions/ avoid leading questions and jargon

Question 3

Why would you use a pilot study for observations

Answer 3

Check behavioural category
No ethical issues breached

Question 4

Double blind procedure

Answer 4

Ptsps/ researched isn’t aware of the aim of the investigation- 3rd party conducts it
Eg- drug trials

Question 5

Single blind procedure

Answer 5

Ptsps doesn’t know the aim or experimental condition
Controls confounding effect of demand characteristics