A reviewer performs a critical appraisal of a study and notes that the researcher conducted a previous pilot study.The reviewer will
A) discount any findings not congruent with the pilot study.
B) ensure that the larger study and pilot study used identical data collection methods.
C) ignore the findings of the pilot study because they are not relevant to this study.
D) note whether the pilot study findings were used to design the current study.

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When reviewing a study in which a pilot study was performed,the reviewer may note whether findings of the pilot study led to changes in study methods in the subsequent study.Findings in the pilot study may differ from those in the larger study if changes are made based on the pilot.Identical data collection methods may not be used if results from the pilot indicated a need for change.The findings of the pilot study provide information that guides the researcher to change study methods in the subsequent study.

A Reviewer Performs a Critical Appraisal of a Study and Notes