lesson 13 - briefing, debriefing and pilot studies

define briefing

information that is given to someone before they do something

define consent form

a legal document used to ensure the person is aware of what they are agreeing to do and any costs or risks that may exist

define debrief

informing the ppt of the true nature of the study and restore them into the state they were in before the study

define pilot study

a small-scale version of the experiment that takes place before the real investigation is conduction

purpose of pilot studies

check that procedures, materials, measuring scales etc work to allow the researcher to make changes or modifications as necessary

purpose of consent form

comply with ethical guidelines

purpose or briefing paper

to inform

to gain information consent to take part

consent form content

statements checking ppt’s understanding

statement of consent

space for signature

briefing paper content

key information about the study

how ethical issues will be dealt with

opportunity to ask questions