Research that is conducted, sometimes using other procedures, settings, and groups of participants, to increase confidence in prior findings is known as ________.

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Replication is the process of conducting research using similar methods, samples, and procedures as a previous study to confirm or increase confidence in its findings. Archival research involves analyzing previously collected data or documents, naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in its natural setting, and correlation involves examining the relationship between two variables. None of these completely capture the idea of conducting research to increase confidence in prior findings.

Research That Is Conducted, Sometimes Using Other Procedures, Settings, and Groups