Title: Reproducibility
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Reproducibility
Reproducibility vs. Repeatability
The Process of Replicating Research
Reproducibility and Generalization - A Cautious Approach
Reproducibility is not Essential
Reproducibility - An Impossible Ideal?
Reproducibility and Specificity - A Geological Example
Reproducibility and Archaeology - The Absurdity of Creationism
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Content: This gives a good guide to whether there were any inherent flaws within the experiment and ensures that the researcher paid due diligence to the process of experimental design. A replication study ensures that the researcher constructs a valid and reliable methodology and analysis. Reproducibility vs. Repeatability
Reproducibility is different to repeatability, where the researchers repeat their experiment to test and verify their results. Reproducibility is tested by a replication study, which must be completely independent and generate identical findings known as commensurate results. Ideally, the replication study should utilize slightly different instruments and approaches, to ensure that there was no equipment malfunction. If a type of measuring device has a design flaw, then it is likely that this artefact will be apparent in all models. The Process of Replicating Research
For most of the physical sciences, reproducibility is a simple process and it is easy to replicate methods and equipment. An astronomer measuring the spectrum of a star notes down the instruments and methodology used, and an independent researcher should be able to achieve exactly the same results, Even in biochemistry, where naturally variable living organisms are used, good research shows remarkably little variation. However, the social sciences, ecology and environmental science are a much more difficult case. Organisms can show a huge amount of variation, making it difficult to replicate research exactly and so reproducibility is a process of attempting to make the experiment as reproducible as possible, ensuring that the researcher can defend their position.