Replication

/ˌɹɛp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of repeating a study to verify its findings, a cornerstone of scientific credibility and reliability.

Etymology

From Latin 'replicatio' meaning 'a folding back, repetition,' from 'replicare' (to fold back, repeat).

Kelly Says

Replication is science's way of double-checking — if a finding is real, other scientists should be able to repeat the experiment and get the same result.

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