Generally, research into in-group and out-group perception and relationships produces very mixed results. Some of the studies show consistent patterns, but Ward, Bochner and Furnham, criticise the results because they are drawn from a small range of multicultural societies and are based on generally ethnocentric perceptions of acculturation. Upon which principle of scientific thinking is this criticism based?

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This criticism is based on the principle of replicability, which is the ability of a study to be repeated by other researchers and produce similar results. The criticism points out that the studies in question have limitations in terms of the range of societies and perspectives considered, which may affect their replicability and generalizability.

Generally, Research into In-Group and Out-Group Perception and Relationships Produces