Frequently, experimenters try out new procedures and/or apparatuses by running the experiment using just a few participants. This experiment is called a
A) pilot study.
B) test run.
C) dry run.
D) mini-study.

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A pilot study is a small-scale preliminary study conducted in order to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, risk, and adverse events involved in a full-scale research project. It helps in designing a better study by allowing the experimenter to refine or modify the experiment before investing in a larger scale project.

Frequently, Experimenters Try Out New Procedures And/or Apparatuses by Running