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Quiz: Pilot Studies and Improving Research Instruments

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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Building on what you've already learned about research methods, this quiz will help you explore the concept of pilot studies and how research instruments can be improved.

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What is the primary purpose of a pilot study?

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Which of the following are benefits of conducting a pilot study? (Select all that apply)

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A pilot study can help researchers assess the {{blank0}} of their questions and the {{blank1}} of their research instruments.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Why might a researcher conduct a pilot interview?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is meant by 'improving the reliability' of a research instrument?

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If a pilot study reveals that participants misunderstand a question, the researcher should {{blank0}} the question to improve its {{blank1}}.

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Which of the following issues can a pilot study detect? (Select all that apply)

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Which of these is an example of improving a research instrument based on a pilot study?

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