What Does It Mean When a Study Cannot Be Replicated

question 22

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when a study cannot be replicated by an independent researcher?

• A)The replication was done incorrectly.
• B)The independent researcher's study is superior.
• C)The importance of the finding should be interpreted cautiously.
• D)The topic should no longer be researched.

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Definitions:

Learning Episodes

Specific instances or periods in which learning or acquisition of skills and knowledge occurs.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time, while simultaneously ignoring irrelevant information.

Mental Life

The range of psychological processes that occur in the mind, including thoughts, emotions, and unconscious conflicts.