Osmora Scientific Glossary
Reproducibility
The ability to obtain consistent results using the same data and methods, or consistent findings when a study is repeated (replication). Consistency across independent studies strengthens confidence in a finding.
In plain language
Getting consistent results when a study or analysis is repeated.
Why it matters in research
A single study is rarely conclusive; reproducibility and replication across studies are central to how confident a conclusion can be.
Where you'll encounter it
Discussions of how robust a finding is.
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Source
- U.S. National Library of Medicine / NIH statistical and study-design educational references. Retrieved 2026.