Which of the Following Statements Is True About Pilot Studies

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about pilot studies in program evaluation?

• A)They can detect problems in carrying out the main study as intended.
• B)They are useless until after a grant application is funded.
• C)They increase the likelihood of imitation of treatment occurring in the main study.
• D)They increase the chances of staff resistance to the main study.

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Definitions:

Equal Satisfaction

A principle in consumer choice theory that suggests consumers allocate their resources to maximize satisfaction or utility.

Indifference

A state where a consumer has no preference between two or more choices.

Utility

An economic term referring to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Indifference Curve

A graphical representation showing different combinations of goods or services among which a consumer is indifferent, implying no preference for one combination over another, given their utility or satisfaction remains constant.