What is a pilot study and why might pilot study be conducted

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Let's continue our discussion on measurement and research. Please answer the following questions using examples, when appropriate, to illustrate your understanding of the material.

A. Study Design:

Question 1) When designing a study, what are some considerations for selecting the best measure?

Question 2) What is a pilot study and why might a pilot study be conducted?

Question 3) Why might a researcher need to tailor a measure to their participants?

B. Participants:

Question 1) How are participants selected and what are some concerns researchers may run into with human participants?

C. Experimenters:

Question 1) What is the role of the experimenter in a research study?

We will discuss the inclusion of participants in a research study and the role of an experimenter. We will also continue our discussion on the selection of measures and design for research studies.

Chapter 6 reading from Research and design. Authors Borden & Abbott.

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