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Explain briefly what is meant by pilot testing of research instruments.
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Pilot testing of research instruments refers to the preliminary trial of tools or methods that a researcher plans to use in the main study, such as questionnaires, interview schedules, observation checklists, or scales. The primary purpose of pilot testing is to evaluate the effectiveness, clarity, and reliability of these instruments before they are applied to the full research sample. It acts as a small-scale rehearsal to identify potential problems in the design, wording, structure, or administration of the instrument. During pilot testing, the researcher administers the instrument to a limited group of respondents who are similar to the target population. This allows the researcher to observe how participants understand the questions, whether they find any items confusing or ambiguous, and how long it
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