In sociology, pilot studies can be referred to as small-scale studies that will help identify design issues before the main research is done.

This small-scale study aims to describe and evaluate one initiative in this field.

But before you start making changes to your child's diet, keep in mind that this is a small-scale study done on a very specific population of children.

The statistical evidence that led to this conclusion, however, could not have shown up in the many small-scale studies of the drug.

But there have been some small-scale studies looking at its use.

While this practice may sound silly to some, small-scale studies indicate that it may have merit.

In their small-scale, informal study they concluded that yawning is contagious.

Reports from small-scale studies suggest that there are lower levels of harassment and bullying in Waldorf schools.

Another small-scale study has been proposed to study the behavior of drivers older than 75.

The findings, although based on small-scale studies and still very preliminary, are potentially of great significance.