Which of the following statements is true of pilot studies?
A) They save tremendous amounts of time and money if done properly.
B) They are large-scale versions of studies that are used to establish procedures to be used in limited studies.
C) They are unreliable, and determining the validity of an observational method is difficult.
D) They help in determining range effects.

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Pilot studies are small-scale preliminary studies conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, risk, and adverse events, and improve upon the study design prior to performance of a full-scale research project. They can save time and money by identifying potential issues early.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Pilot Studies