This digest makes the case that careful planning of replication can enhance the interpretability of applied research. When results are consistent across several studies, there is a stronger basis for observed relationships than the support that is available within each study by itself, since results that have been replicated are considered more…

Suggests the routine use of replications in field studies, pointing out that it is usually possible to synthesize replications quantitatively using meta-analysis. Makes the c ase that this is especially attractive for investigators whose research paradigm choices are limited in the field environment. (SLD)