Because the target respondents for the survey are 50 students, a relatively small population, a modest pilot test is appropriate. First, have a few people from the engineering department read the survey and suggest changes. Second, observe about five engineering students (who are not from the class) as they "think out loud" while reading the survey in its electronic format. Last, do a full pilot test with another small group of engineering students, asking them to take the survey at a set of computer stations. Because these piloters will not have used the Engineering Simulation Software, you can ask them to pretend they are being asked about a different resource they used in a different class. When they are finished, solicit feedback on their experience.

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