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Understanding Pilot Studies in Research

A pilot study is a preliminary small-scale version of a larger study conducted to evaluate feasibility, sample availability, and the validity of methods. It helps in understanding the study variables, estimating completion time, and planning for data analysis. However, issues such as researcher bias and contamination may arise during the pilot study process.

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Understanding Pilot Studies in Research

A pilot study is a preliminary small-scale version of a larger study conducted to evaluate feasibility, sample availability, and the validity of methods. It helps in understanding the study variables, estimating completion time, and planning for data analysis. However, issues such as researcher bias and contamination may arise during the pilot study process.

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PILOT STUDY

DEFINITION
• Pilot study is the small version of a study carried out
before the actual investigation is done.
Purpose
• Assessing study feasibility and practicability
• Assessing availability of sample
• Establishing validity and reliability
• Assess the appropriateness of methods and procedures
of data collection
• Understand the study variable
• Estimate the actual time to complete the study
• Understand the study methodology
• Planning for the data analysis
• Check the sampling frame
• Determining the research study
• Developing research plan
• Convincing funding bodies
Problems /issues of pilot study
• Researcher may predict the result
• Contamination is the concern

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