What is the purpose of pilot data?

a. To determine which group means significantly differ
b. To improve aviation safety
c. To see if the methodology requires adjustment and to see if the means are consistent with the research hypothesis
d. To see if the means are consistent with the research hypothesis and to increase effect size


Ans: C

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