Which term involves the repeating of experiments, as well independent variable conditions within experiments?

• A. Experimentation
• B. Analytical
• C. Replication
• D. Empiricism

Answer: (C)

Replication involves repeating experiments and the independent variable conditions within experiments to verify findings and demonstrate reliability. By duplicating the procedure and IV levels, researchers check whether the same results occur again, strengthening the claim that the observed effect is due to the manipulation rather than random variation. Replication can be exact (same procedures and participants) or conceptual (different procedures that test the same variables). This emphasis on repeating experiments under the same conditions is what distinguishes replication from experimentation, which is the broader process of conducting studies; empirical refers to knowledge gained through observation, and analytical focuses on examining and interpreting data rather than repeating experiments.