Why Is It Important to Have a Public Record of the Methods

Why is it important to have a public record of the methods social psychologists use to test their hypotheses?

A) because it allows other social psychologists to repeat the study themselves
B) because it ensures that the right people get credit for the research
C) because it provides a solid theoretical foundation for social psychological research
D) because it encourages social psychologists to conduct more basic,rather than applied,research