Repetition and Replication

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Scientists frequently repeat the experiments of other scientists. Why is this important in science?

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Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.

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Dr. Smith plans to do these experiments himself and see if he gets the same result. What is this process called? (Options: repetition, replication)

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replication

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Josue goes to Silver River each week for 4 weeks and collects 5 samples of water to test the pH. What is this process called?

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repetition

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An environmental group contacts Nina to get her procedures so that they can check her results.

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replication

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What term describes Ja'nay's attempt to try Kevin's experiment to see if she gets the same results? Options: repetition, replication

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replication

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What term describes Lunelka's attempt to bake cookies using the same directions as Haylena?

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replication

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What is the term for Ms. Spiers having Mini Bear run the maze ten times with the favorite treat and ten times with a regular food pellet?

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repetition

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What is the term for dropping each ball multiple times in Ryan's golf ball test?

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repetition

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What is the term for when Anthony asks Robert to repeat the experiment to see if he gets the same results?

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replication

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When a another scientist does someone's experiment to see if the results are valid?

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replication