AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192
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A small-scale trial carried out before the main research to test and improve the research design.
Revise: Research DesignA pilot study is a small-scale trial before the main research, usually involving a very small sample. Its purpose is to check whether the proposed methods work and produce information relevant to the aim.
- Revise: Practical Issues in Research
A small-scale trial carried out before the main research to test the proposed methods and identify problems.