Social science research often lacks a systematic approach to study replication
In short: A theoretical analysis of the concept of replication found that the social sciences frequently neglect its systematic application. While repeating studies is a vital tool for verifying scientific facts, the paper suggests that the theoretical requirements for replication are rarely met in everyday research practice.
The author argues that certain replication demands are simply unfeasible, while others are limited by publication constraints. To bridge the gap between existing and new knowledge, the paper proposes a new functional classification scheme for different types of replication and offers recommendations for future use.
This paper provides a theoretical review of the concept rather than an empirical study of a specific sample.
Why it matters: Systematic replication is essential for connecting new discoveries to existing knowledge.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Research: Schmidt (2009). Shall we Really do it Again? The Powerful Concept of Replication is Neglected in the Social Sciences. Review of General Psychology.
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