We tested the hypothesis that given a detailed and accurate methods section the construction of a figure could be repeated with precision. In order to test this, methods were provided for the construction of a figure to a peer without knowledge of the original figure in order to determine the efficacy of the methods in providing an accurate template for exact replication. We observed differences between the overall structure of the replicated and original figure in multiple areas. These results suggest that the provided methods did not take into account all possible variables as well as controls for the reconstruction of the figure.
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