The primary goal of replication is to
A) examine new conditions of an old experiment.
B) test a different research hypothesis than was previously tested.
C) investigate if the procedures in a previous study were detailed enough to be followed exactly.
D) determine the extent to which an observed relationship generalizes across different tests of the research hypothesis.

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The primary goal of replication is to determine the extent to which an observed relationship generalizes across different tests of the research hypothesis, ensuring the findings are consistent and reliable across various contexts or with different samples.

The Primary Goal of Replication Is to