Replication Is Nearly Impossible When Conducting Field Research

question 13

Essay

Replication is nearly impossible when conducting field research. How does a field researcher make sure that his or her findings are reliable and valid?

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a monthly basis.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or on that portion of the principal amount which remains unpaid.

Compounded Daily

A method of calculating interest where the interest amount is added to the principal sum at the end of each day, leading to interest earned on interest.

Compounded Monthly

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, with the effect that interest is then earned on the interest from the previous period.