To replicate an experiment means to:

Correct answer: D. repeat the experiment using either identical or improved research methods

  • A. use control groups and experimental groups
  • B. use statistics to determine the effect of chance
  • C. Control for the effects of extraneous variables
  • D. repeat the experiment using either identical or improved research methods

Explanation

Replication means repeating a study with the same or improved procedures to see whether its findings can be reproduced. Reproducibility strengthens confidence that the result was not accidental.

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