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 		 Why is it important to repeat experiments?
  • Even with sufficient sample size and duplicated treatments in an experimental design it is still possible that the results may be due to a chance factor not considered in the original design.
     
  • To guard against this, experiments need to be repeatable.
     
  • The repeat experiments can be done by an independent scientist or ideally by the original investigator so that they are confident with their results.


 

 

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Why is it important to have more than one sample type?
Why is it important to have more than one in a sample in any treatment?
Why is it important to repeat experiments

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