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Why might a scientist repeat an experiment if she did not make a mistake in the first one?

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The reason that a scientist might repeat her experiment, even if she did not make a (visible) mistake in the first one is to double check. Double checking can help you find out if the answer is constant and reliable, allowing you're information to be more trustworthy.

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