A researcher is getting ready to gather data from a nationally representative sample of 5,000 Americans on their attitudes toward voting in local elections.In order to make sure our measures are reliable,we might gather a random sample of 100 Americans and test the study.What would we call this preliminary study?
A)a test-retest
B)a reliability test
C)a sample population
D)a pilot study

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A pilot study is a preliminary study that is conducted before the main study to test and refine the study methods, instruments, and procedures. It is used to identify any potential problems, to determine feasibility of the study, and to estimate the resources required for the main study. Conducting a pilot study with a smaller sample size helps the researcher to identify and correct any problems prior to conducting the main study with the larger sample.

A Researcher Is Getting Ready to Gather Data from a Nationally