replication-designer

Design replication study protocols with power analysis and pre-registration.

8|2|Updated May 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot --skill replication-designer
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Skill: replication-designer
Source: https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot/tree/main/skills/replication-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot --skill replication-designer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides structured guidance for researchers to design, plan, and pre-register replication studies that accurately mirror original research, ensuring reliability and validity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Study Replication Planning: Helps users methodically build a detailed replication protocol aligned with original study specifications.
  • Power & Sample Size Calculation: Assists in determining appropriate sample sizes for high-powered replications based on effect sizes.
  • Pre-Registration Assistance: Guides users through pre-registering their replication on platforms like OSF, including defining success criteria.
  • Multi-site Coordination: Supports planning multi-site studies with harmonized procedures and pooled analysis strategies.
  • Protocol Documentation: Generates comprehensive, reproducible documentation for research transparency.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to help set up a replication of a published study by specifying the original paper and your replication type.

Frequently Asked Questions about replication-designer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I design a faithful replication of a published research study?

Designing a research study replication involves building a structured protocol aligned with original specifications to ensure reliability and validity. A systematic approach helps you mirror existing research accurately while maintaining methodological fidelity and transparency.

How do I calculate power and sample size for a high-powered replication study?

Calculating power and sample size for a replication study requires determining appropriate sample sizes based on the original effect sizes. This ensures your replication is sufficiently powered to detect the expected effects and produce valid, reliable results.

What is the best way to pre-register a replication study on OSF?

Pre-registering a replication study on platforms like OSF involves defining your success criteria and documenting your protocol before data collection. This structured assistance guides you through transparently specifying your research protocol and analysis plan.

How do I coordinate a multi-site replication study with harmonized procedures?

Coordinating a multi-site replication study requires establishing harmonized procedures and pooled analysis strategies across locations. This ensures that data collection remains consistent and methodologically sound across all participating research sites.

Can I use this methodology to generate reproducible documentation for my research protocol?

Generating reproducible documentation for a research protocol involves creating comprehensive records of your study design and methodology. This systematic approach produces transparent documentation that adheres to best practices for replication fidelity and methodological rigor.

When should I not use a direct replication approach for my research protocol?

A direct replication approach may not suit your research protocol when the original study lacks clear specifications or when conceptual extensions are needed to test theoretical boundaries. In such cases, methodological fidelity cannot be accurately verified or achieved.