Translation guide
A small-scale preliminary study conducted to test feasibility, time, cost, and effect size prior to a full-scale research project.
A small-scale test run of a study to check methods and feasibility before the main research.
The most direct and common translation for 'pilot study' in academic contexts. It refers to a preliminary investigation conducted before the main study.
We conducted a pilot study before the main survey.
A katakana loanword from English, commonly used in academic and business settings. It is well understood, especially in fields like medicine and social sciences.
Often used interchangeably with 予備研究, but 調査 implies a survey or investigation. Suitable when the pilot involves data collection through surveys or fieldwork.
A more literal translation meaning 'experimental research'. It is less common and may sound slightly stiff, but is used in some formal contexts.
Based on the results of this pilot study, we will plan the main experiment.
We identified problems with the questionnaire in the pilot study.
We confirmed the safety of the new treatment through a pilot study.