RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTIONS THEIR TYPES ATTRIBUTES AND USES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a pilot study?
A
A study of an individual or group over a long period of time
B
A small scale study done prior to the actual study
C
Data collected in the numeric form
D
Data collected the written / descriptive form
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A pilot study asks whether something can be done, should the researchers proceed with it, and if so, how. However, a pilot study also has a specific design feature; it is conducted on a smaller scale than the main or full-scale study.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pilot work not only gives you a chance to determine whether your project is feasible but also an opportunity to publish its results. You have an ethical and scientific obligation to get your information out to assist other researchers in making the most of their resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pilot study is, “A small-scale test of the methods and procedures to be used on a larger scale …” (Porta, 2008). The fundamental purpose of conducting a pilot study is to examine the feasibility of an approach that is intended to ultimately be used in a larger scale study.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, it can be concluded from the given points that a pilot study is also called a feasibility study.

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