Why Is Replication Important

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is replication important?

• A) It increases the magnitude of the effect
• B) It increases the importance of a finding across studies
• C) It enhances evaluation of the reliability of a finding across studies
• D) It increases the internal validity of the investigation

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