Abstract
This article defines the terms ‘replication’ and ‘replication study’ and notes the importance of replication to all the sciences and especially to the social and behavioral sciences. Three factors affecting the value of any particular replication are described as (a) when, (b) how, and (c) by whom the replications are conducted. Special attention is given to the problem of ‘correlated replicators,’ i.e., the degree to which replications are not independent of one another because the researchers are not independent of one another. The meaning of ‘successful replication’ is discussed, and the traditional view of replication success is contrasted with the newer view that bases its evaluation on a continuous rather than a dichotomous view of successful replication, and that is based on effect sizes primarily rather than on statistical significance.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Encyclopedia of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
