Pilot Studies (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is a pilot study?
What is a pilot study?
A preliminary trial version of research
What is the main aim of conducting a pilot study?
What is the main aim of conducting a pilot study?
To 'road-test' research procedures
In questionnaire studies, what does pilot testing help researchers identify?
In questionnaire studies, what does pilot testing help researchers identify?
Ambiguous or confusing questions
In a single-blind procedure, what are participants not aware of?
In a single-blind procedure, what are participants not aware of?
Research aims or their condition
What is the purpose of using single-blind procedures?
What is the purpose of using single-blind procedures?
To control for demand characteristics
In a double-blind procedure, who is kept unaware of the research aims?
In a double-blind procedure, who is kept unaware of the research aims?
Both participants and researcher
What does a double-blind procedure control for?
What does a double-blind procedure control for?
Demand characteristics & investigator effects
What is the purpose of a control group in experimental research?
What is the purpose of a control group in experimental research?
To serve as a baseline for comparison
What is a common misconception about pilot studies?
What is a common misconception about pilot studies?
They test the research hypothesis
In observational studies, what do pilot studies help test?
In observational studies, what do pilot studies help test?
Coding systems for observers