Research Replication Can Determine How Well Science Is Working, but How Do Scientists Replicate Studies?

Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?

Some research teams work on replicating prior studies to assess the value of a body of work. AzmanL/E+ via Getty ImagesBack in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My teacher came over, picked up an unopened bag on the count…

Research replication can determine how well science is working, but how do scientists replicate studies?

Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My teacher came over, picked up an unopened bag on the counter and told me, "Crystals can't grow if the salt is not in the solution."

Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?

by Amanda Kay Montoya, University of California, Los Angeles, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My teacher came over, picked up an uno…

Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies? - Tech and Science Post

Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup of blue solution. Other groups around us jumped with joy when their crystals formed, but my group just waited. When the bell rang, everyone left but me. My teacher came over, picked up an unopened bag on the counter and told me, “Crystals can’t grow if the salt is not in the solution.” To me, this was how science worked: What you …