Why Is Reproducibility Such a Vital Component of Science

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is reproducibility such a vital component of science?

• A)Reproducibility allows a scientist a second chance to show that his/her initial findings were correct.
• B)Reproducibility is a vital component of science because it provides repeat funding.
• C)An experiment can only be considered valid if other scientists can reproduce the results.
• D)Modern scientific procedures provide built-in assurances so that reproducibility is no longer considered to be a vital component of science.

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