The pilot study demonstrates to the researcher how:
A)How effective the pilot is at leading the research project.
B)The interview or focus group schedule, or other data gathering method designed for the research, will work in the real data gathering exercise.
C)Effective are the airline pilots.
D)Well they understand the new phenomenon under investigation.

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The purpose of a pilot study is to test and refine the data gathering methods designed for the research project, such as the interview or focus group schedule. The pilot study is not related to the effectiveness of the pilot leading the project, the effectiveness of airline pilots, or the understanding of the new phenomenon under investigation.

The Pilot Study Demonstrates to the Researcher How