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What is the term for a questionnaire administered to a small group of individuals before finalizing the survey instrument?

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What is the term for a questionnaire administered to a small group of individuals before finalizing the survey instrument?
  1. Pilot questionnaire
  2. Final questionnaire
  3. Main questionnaire
  4. Supplementary questionnaire

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Correct answer: A - Pilot questionnaire
A questionnaire tried out on a small group before the instrument is finalised is a pilot questionnaire, used in a pilot study or pre-test. It reveals unclear or faulty questions; the final or main questionnaire is the version used after this trial.

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