A key part of the scientific method is the ability to meet the requirements of
repeatability and reproducibility. Alongside peer reviews, they are essential in
providing proof of a claim’s authenticity to the larger community. This allows
for any bias (conscious or unconscious) to be effectively constrained in the
pursuit of a true finding.
1/ Repeatability – Can the same team obtain the same result using the same
method, under the same operating conditions, using the same equipment?
Repeatability is also essential in determining the accuracy of your measuring
tools
2/ Reproducibility – Can a different team perform the same experiment or study
and obtain an acceptable degree of agreement with the result whilst using
different equipment in a different location? An experiment is reproducible if it
can replicate the results anywhere and by anyone who accurately follows the
method.
Mike H