
Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology
- The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Preface
- Part I Quantitative Data Collection Sources
- Part II Important Methodological Considerations
- 9 Reliability
- 10 Measurement Validity in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Some “Whys” and “Hows”
- 11 Statistical Power: How Not to Miss What’s Right in Front of You
- 12 Interdisciplinary and Integrative Research
- 13 The Importance of Replication
- 14 The Inner Workings of Registered Reports
- Part III Self-Report Measures
- Part IV Behavioral Measures
- Part V Physiological Measures
- Part VI Qualitative Data Collection Sources
- Index
- References
13 - The Importance of Replication
from Part II - Important Methodological Considerations
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 December 2024
- The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology
- The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Preface
- Part I Quantitative Data Collection Sources
- Part II Important Methodological Considerations
- 9 Reliability
- 10 Measurement Validity in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Some “Whys” and “Hows”
- 11 Statistical Power: How Not to Miss What’s Right in Front of You
- 12 Interdisciplinary and Integrative Research
- 13 The Importance of Replication
- 14 The Inner Workings of Registered Reports
- Part III Self-Report Measures
- Part IV Behavioral Measures
- Part V Physiological Measures
- Part VI Qualitative Data Collection Sources
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter offers a broad review of why replication is important to science by considering all aspects of the construct from definition to publication. The chapter introduces critical considerations about how to discuss replication given the complexity of its meaning as well as the challenges in conducting and interpreting it. Additionally, the chapter describes why replications are critical for any single construct as well as their contribution to generalizability across scientific disciplines. By conducting high-quality replications before and after effects are published, researchers can remain confident in their contributions to science.
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- The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral SciencesVolume 2: Performing Research, pp. 283 - 304Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024