pilot study

noun

1. a small-scale experiment or set of observations undertaken to decide how and whether to launch a full-scale project

Example Sentences

"This was a pilot study to start looking at implications of these medications and get in the ballpark of understanding which broad categories of food are more or less preferred after starting the medication," said senior author Brian Roe, professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at The Ohio State University.

From Science Daily

Linden Lodge School in South London was part of the pilot study doing hearing checks and its staff say their students have hugely benefited.

From BBC

In a pilot study using this new technology, Jin and her team's interest was piqued when they saw a genetic perturbation elicit different effects when perturbed in different cell types.

From Science Daily

There are few published clinical trials of psilocybin therapy for chronic pain, although many are ongoing, including a pilot study for fibromyalgia conducted by our team at the University of Michigan.

From Salon

Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, attempted to pass legislation asking the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct a mere pilot study on the effects of banning cellphones.

From Seattle Times