A small-scale study conducted to assess feasibility, time, cost, acceptability, and effectiveness of a program to determine whether it should be scaled up or replicated, and, if so, to improve upon the original design. A pilot study is a standard scientific tool for “soft” research, allowing scientists to conduct a preliminary analysis before committing to a full-blown study, experiment, or program.
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