Which of the Following Statements Is True of Pilot Studies

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is True of pilot studies?

• A) They serve as a guide for conducting larger main studies.
• B) They are most commonly associated with causal experimental research designs.
• C) They are small-scale investigations restricted to 10 to 30 subjects.
• D) They are primarily used to design pretests.
• E) They are studies that require a minimum of 1,000 respondents.

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Definitions:

Field Conditions

Factors and conditions existing in real-life settings outside controlled experimental environments that can influence the outcome of a study.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, leading to a choice between confronting or fleeing.

Tend-and-Befriend

A behavioral response to stress involving seeking social affiliation and nurturing activities to manage stressful situations.

Exclusion

The act of denying someone access to a group, activity, or resource, often based on specific criteria.