Upprepbar

Upprepbar is a Swedish adjective meaning repeatable or reproducible. It is used to describe observations, measurements, experiments, or processes whose results can be obtained again under the same conditions.

In scientific and technical contexts, upprepbarhet refers to the ability to reproduce similar results when the same method, equipment, and environment are used within a short time or under closely controlled conditions. The concept is a component of data reliability and quality, and it is often assessed through repeated trials and statistical analysis of variation.

Upprepbarhet is related but not identical to reproducibility, which in Swedish is often expressed as reproducerbarhet. Reproducibility concerns obtaining consistent results when the experiment is performed under different conditions, such as by different operators, with different equipment, or in different laboratories. Both concepts are part of broader discussions about measurement uncertainty, method validation, and quality assurance in science and engineering.

In practice, establishing upprepbarhet involves standardizing procedures, documenting conditions, and evaluating whether repeated measurements yield similar outcomes within predefined tolerance limits. It is commonly addressed in metrology, quality control, and experimental reporting to support the credibility and reliability of results.

See also: repeatability, reproducibility, metrology, measurement uncertainty, method validation.