Question

Why might a scientist repeat an experiment if he/she did not make a mistake in the first one? An experiment should be repeated to
Responses

A increase income for increased work.increase income for increased work.

B prove how interesting the study was.prove how interesting the study was.

C ensure the results are accurate. ensure the results are accurate.

D eliminate steps and save time.

Answer 1

C — ensure the results are accurate.

Repeating experiments checks reproducibility, reduces the chance that results were due to random error or a fluke, increases confidence in the findings, and helps detect systematic problems.