What is the difference between replication and reproduction? When people draw a distinction, it is usually that replication refers to doing exactly the same th

What is the difference between replication and reproduction? When people draw a distinction, it is usually that replication refers to doing exactly the same thing, and getting the same results, whereas reproduction refers to doing a different thing, but reaching the same conclusion. There is interesting discussion of different forms of verification n "Replication, Reproduction and Re-analysis: Three ways for verifying experimental findings": http://sequoia.cs.byu.edu/lab/files/reser2010/proceedings/Gomez%20-%20Replication%20Reproduction.pdf http://sequoia.cs.byu.edu/lab/files/reser2010/proceedings/Go...