Replicate
Definition
In psychology, to replicate means to repeat a research study, often with different participants and in different situations, to see if the basic findings can be observed again.
Analogy
Think of replication like baking a cake using someone else's recipe. You're trying to recreate their cake (the original study) by following their instructions (the methodology). If you end up with a similar cake (similar results), then the recipe is reliable!
Related terms
Experimental Replication: This involves repeating an experiment using the same methods but different subjects and experimenters. It helps confirm the original findings.
Direct Replication: This is when researchers replicate an exact study using the same procedures, materials, and methods as in the original study.
Conceptual Replication: This involves replicating a study's concept or theory using different methods or procedures.
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