Sheila administers a questionnaire to a small sample of respondents with characteristics similar to the target population, and they complete the questionnaire in a setting similar to the actual research project. She asks respondents probing questions about each part of the questionnaire. Sheila is conducting a(n) _____.
A) dry run
B) simulated test
C) pretest
D) mini-test
E) copy-test

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Sheila is conducting a pretest, which is a preliminary test or trial of a questionnaire or survey. Pretests are carried out to identify, detect, and eliminate any flaws or ambiguities in the survey instrument, as well as to assess how well the questionnaire is understood and received by the respondents. The purpose of a pretest is to improve the validity and reliability of the survey instrument before it is used with the actual target population.

Sheila Administers a Questionnaire to a Small Sample of Respondents