Pilot Studies

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Pilot Study
A small-scale trial run before the actual investigation.
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Purpose of a pilot study
To check procedures and identify any potential issues.
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Single Blind Procedure
When the participants are not aware of the aims of the research but the researchers are.
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Double Blind Procedure
When neither the participants or the researcher know the aims of the study; often conducted by a third party.
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Control Group/Condition
Group with no manipulated independent variable; used for comparison with experimental group/condition.
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Card 2

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To check procedures and identify any potential issues.

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Purpose of a pilot study

Card 3

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When the participants are not aware of the aims of the research but the researchers are.

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Card 4

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When neither the participants or the researcher know the aims of the study; often conducted by a third party.

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Card 5

Front

Group with no manipulated independent variable; used for comparison with experimental group/condition.

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Preview of the back of card 5

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