pilot study
[ˈpaɪlət ˈstʌdi]
nounpl: pilot studies
estudo piloto
1. A small-scale preliminary study conducted to test the feasibility, time, cost, and adverse events of a full-scale research project before implementing it
The researchers conducted a pilot study with 50 participants before launching the main trial.
Os pesquisadores conduziram um estudo piloto com 50 participantes antes de lançar o ensaio principal.
2. A preliminary investigation or test of a new product, service, or procedure on a limited basis
The company ran a pilot study of the new software in three offices before rolling it out company-wide.
A empresa realizou um estudo piloto do novo software em três escritórios antes de implantá-lo em toda a empresa.
In both Brazilian and American research contexts, pilot studies are considered essential best practices in academia, healthcare, and technology development. They reflect a cautious, methodical approach to innovation and are highly valued in institutional review processes.
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