Pilot study

Info-graphic narrates stages of pilot testing in social sciences in general and management research in specific.

1. Pilot Testing

Pre Pilot
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On the basis of

Research Problem under study

Statement of Research Problem
Research Protocol

Pre Pilot - Step 1 (Pooling Information)
Expanding variable base to facilitate
validity and reliability.
Review of Literature
Qualitative Study
Experts Opinion (one to one)
Group discussion (one to all)
Brainstorming

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Pre Pilot - Step 2 (Organizing Information)

Determine dependent and independent

variables.

» (Defining reliable outcome measurements
'Nariables )

* Theoretical model building.

* Preparation of categories and variables.

* Preparation of data collection instrument.

Sarang Shankar Bhola, Associate Professor
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Institute of Management Studies and Research, Satara, Maharashtra, India — 415 015.

Affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004.

Pilot
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Pilot - Step 1 (Execution of Instrument)
= Determine sample to meet
= Coding of variables
* Execute instrument (data collection)
= Observe qualitative aspects
(situation sample is surrounding with)

Pilot - Step 2 (Analysis of Pilot Data)
1 Data feeding
* Validation and reliability
«Test of normality
# Testing hypothesis, post facto
« Testing of determined data with
statistical tools
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Pilot Step 3 (Revise Research Design)
* Revise aspects in research protocol on
the basis of Step 2 analysis of pilot data.
= Sampling
* Data collection instrument
= Repeat step 1 and 2 above

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Pilot — Step 4 (Revise Research Design)

* Repeat step 3 first and then 1 and 2 above.

Repeat til entire statistical testing
results attained to satisfaction.
« Pilot testing of theoretical model.

Final Execution
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= Repeat final research design of pilot

= Qualitative discussions with experts

on the basis of findings
« synthesize findings with existing review.
« Writing report

= Preparing synopsis and policy documents

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