A pilot test involves administering some version of a measurement protocol (a survey,an experiment,an interview)to whom?
A)a small preliminary sample of subjects
B)some subjects who will be part of the eventual study sample
C)some of the researchers' colleagues and friends
D)a group of people who are very different from the eventual sample subjects

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A pilot test is a small-scale test of a research protocol to identify any potential issues or challenges before administering it to the full study sample. Therefore, it is best to administer the protocol to a small preliminary sample of subjects. This allows the researchers to refine their research methodology and ensure that their measurement protocol is valid and reliable before using it in a larger study. Administering the protocol to subjects who will be part of the eventual study sample would defeat the purpose of the pilot test as it would not allow for refinement of the research protocol. Administering the protocol to researchers' colleagues and friends or a group of people who are very different from the eventual sample subjects would also not be ideal as the results may not be representative of the actual study sample.

A Pilot Test Involves Administering Some Version of a Measurement