Why Is Replicating a Research Study Essential for Knowledge Development

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Multiple Choice

Why is replicating a research study essential for knowledge development?

• A)Each time a study is replicated, its probability of error decreases.
• B)Replicating a study in a different population can decrease generalizability.
• C)Replication helps confirm that the initial results were not reached in error.
• D)Replication studies represent the majority of published nursing literature.

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