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Replication is important because initial results are often wrong because of misinterpretation of the results, experimental error, or experimenter bias. Others
by russell 17y ago
Replication is important because initial results are often wrong because of misinterpretation of the results, experimental error, or experimenter bias. Others in the field want to make sure their work is on strong ground.
- pgbovine 17y agoah very interesting ... i guess replication studies are often done as like a 'step 0' of a new original study, just to make sure that the new study is on solid footing and not based on results that are tenuous