Testing a finding again
See what another study can contribute to a research finding.
The picture in words
- Original study
- A method and result are reported.
- Replication
- A related question is tested again.
- Comparison
- Researchers examine similarities and differences.
Reading the illustration
Compare the matching method tabs before comparing outcomes. Participants, procedures, measures and settings help explain similarities and differences.
Try a question
What details would help you compare an original study with a replication?
Show the explanation
Check the participants, procedure, measures and setting. Similar or different outcomes become more interpretable when these details are available.
Read the sources
- Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020). Psychology 2e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/2-3-analyzing-findingsSelected rendered passages: Sampling/assignment, analysis, reliability/validity passages; operational definitions, replication, blinded scoring passages.