In some disciplines, many would argue that there is too little replication of studies. If the data sets are new sets of cases, or new operational definitions of the constructs on the same cases that would make a study "different". If the results are "identical", that would be suspicious, but in replications, a researcher hopes a priori for similar results. A research program should vary operational definitions of constructs and subjects to see when a relation between constructs is maintained.
I would also ask whether the references included the earlier study. Art [EMAIL PROTECTED] Social Research Consultants University Park, MD USA Sam Scheiner wrote: > > >>> >>> >Replicating parts of the intro and discussion amy be entirely appropriate if >the projects are on the same topic, especially if it is part of the lit >review. The key is whether the results are sufficiently different. > >Sam Scheiner > > > > > . . ================================================================= Instructions for joining and leaving this list, remarks about the problem of INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES, and archives are available at: . http://jse.stat.ncsu.edu/ . =================================================================
