Which of the following statements is true about replications?

A. A single failure to replicate is sufficient to conclude that the previous research is invalid.
B. Replication is a way of evaluating the external validity of research studies.
C. Several scientific societies are encouraging systematic replications of important scientific findings.
D. There are two types of replications to consider-descriptive and inferential replications.


Answer: C

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