Research design
Running a Sample or Pilot Study
Plan a small-scale pilot or sample study to test procedures, instruments and feasibility before the main study.
Research support
Use a pilot for the right reasons
A pilot can reveal practical problems before the main study begins.
- Testing recruitment procedures
- Questionnaire or interview-guide refinement
- Timing and workflow
- Data-quality checks
- Feasibility and lessons learned
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