Preparation and Piloting Sample Clauses

Preparation and Piloting. It is recognised that the preparation of a longitudinal survey is a time consuming process that takes several years. For instance, the ALSPAC (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, UK) study required five years of preparation. This involves a pre-test period, which usually takes 12 months. Common pitfalls that slow down the pre-test period include delay in deciding the content, difficulties with developing the questionnaire, and availability of field resources. Piloting is an essential phase of survey design. It can involve different stages used to progressively test the questionnaire and delivery procedures. For example, an early pilot phase would be used to start testing the flow of the questionnaire and to identify problematic questions. It can be followed by a pre-test or cognitive interviews, used to evaluate questionnaire length, identify further issues with specific questions and their sequencing, and consider training requirements. Finally, a dress rehearsal tests the final version of the questionnaire and the procedures to be used in wave 1. Governance structures are important to ensure the successful implementation of a survey. Their early establishment contributes to rigorous piloting. Structures, such as Research Design and/or Ethic Subcommittees, are often established to support this process. Quality control can also be inserted when external institutions oversee piloting. Furthermore, consultation with the target population (i.e. children) guarantees that their voices are captured in the research design. This engagement can be formalised in structures, such as a Children Advisory Forum, which acts as a feedback mechanism throughout the development of the project. Consultations with other experts, such as academics and government departments, also strengthen the research design. Piloting usually takes place one to two years before the fieldwork starts. In some cases, piloting took as many as five years (ALSPAC). It is important to allow for a realistic timeframe, as practical reasons (e.g. delay in deciding content, difficulties with developing the questionnaire, availability of field resources) can create delays. The piloting phase should test the following:  Instrument design (e.g. theory and hypothesis underpinning, methodology)  Sampling procedure (e.g. feasibility, logistics, cost efficacy, sampling biases, weighting)  Data collection tools (e.g. sequence of questions, understanding of questions, question wording, age approp...
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