replikerbara

Replikerbara is a Swedish adjective used to describe experiments, analyses, or results that can be independently replicated or reproduced. In science and engineering, a replikerbar study provides sufficient methodological detail and access to data and materials so that others can obtain the same results under the stated conditions. The term emphasizes verifiability and openness as core attributes of credible research.

Origins: The form is built from the root related to replication with the suffix -bara meaning "able to be." In Swedish discourse, it is used alongside terms like reproducerbar and reproducerbarhet, reflecting the broader concept of reproducibility.

Criteria and practices: Achieving replikerbar status typically requires detailed protocols; access to raw data, code, and software versions; clear description of experimental settings; and pre-registered analysis plans or registered protocols where possible. Researchers may publish supplementary materials, provide data repositories, and use containerized workflows to reduce environmental differences.

Relation to related concepts: The English terms reproducibility and replicability cover overlapping ideas in international literature. Depending on field, replikerbara may refer to both, or to one sense of reproducibility (same data, same code) and/or replicability (new data, same methods). The distinction is often nuanced and context-dependent.

Impact and usage: Journals and funders increasingly emphasize replikerbara practices to enhance credibility and facilitate verification, extension, and meta-analyses.