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How measurement science can improve confidence in research results

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Anne L. Plant, Chandler A. Becker, Robert J. Hanisch, Ronald F. Boisvert, Antonio M. Possolo, John T. Elliott

Abstract

The concepts and methods of measurement science can help provide clarity in the definition of reproducibility and its role in the scientific process. The qualities of rigorous research include reproducibility as one component, but there are other important elements that should be considered when evaluating research results.
Citation
Nature
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Journals

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Keywords

measurement science, reproducibility, uncertainty, VIM, peer review
Metrology

Citation

Plant, A. , Becker, C. , Hanisch, R. , Boisvert, R. , Possolo, A. and Elliott, J. (2018), How measurement science can improve confidence in research results, Nature, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=922300 (Accessed October 20, 2025)

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Created April 23, 2018, Updated October 12, 2018
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