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londonang

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is true of replication?
 
  a) Very common
  b) Tests the generality of findings
  c) Primarily important for theoretical issues
  d) Rewarded by the scientific community

Question 2

Repeated failure to replicate findings of a particular study means that
 
  a) The original results were wrong.
  b) The original results were due to chance.
  c) The original results may be restricted to very specific circumstances.
  d) All of the above


sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c


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