Conducting a pilot test of a survey instrument on a small group of the population can:
A)correct problems in clarity and lead to better response and quality of answers.
B)serve to develop more complex questions for a larger sample group.
C)provide trends that may preclude the use of a larger sample group.
D)show misleading trends that may tamper with the validity of the study.

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Conducting a pilot test allows researchers to identify any potential problems with the clarity of the survey instrument and make necessary revisions to improve the responses and quality of answers. Therefore, choice A is the best option. Choice B may or may not be true, but it is not the primary purpose of a pilot test. Choice C is not necessarily true, as a small group may not be representative of the larger population, and trends identified in the pilot test may not hold true for the larger sample group. Choice D is possible but not the primary purpose of a pilot test.

Conducting a Pilot Test of a Survey Instrument on a Small