If an experiment cannot be repeated with the same results, what is implied?
AOriginal may be wrong
BThe result is certain
CRepeating is useless
DThe tool is perfect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Original may be wrong
1. Reproducibility is a test of reliability.
2. If repeating gives different results, the original results might have been in error.
3. So repeating is useful and the result is not certain.
_Source: Wikipedia, Scientific method, Confirmation_
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