When Are Quantitative Studies Replicable?

Research is replicable when an independent group of researchers can copy the same process and arrive at the same results as the original study. Hence, establishing its validity.

Why is quantitative research replicable?

It is very important that research can be replicated, because it means that other researchers can test the findings of the research. Replicability keeps researchers honest and can give readers confidence in research. ... If the research is replicable, then any false conclusions can eventually be shown to be wrong.

Is quantitative data replicable?

Qualitative social research usually centers on reflexivity while quantitative research focuses on replicability (see Hammersley 2007). A distinction must be made between demands in relation to the research process and those in relation to the publication of understandable results.

Alexander Ross

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