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Reliability

The state or quality of being reliable; reliableness.

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Infallibility 76% connected

The quality or state of being infallible, or exempt from error; inerrability.

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reproducibility 76% connected

Whether another researcher can repeat the analysis and obtain the same result.

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Solidity 76% connected

The state or quality of being solid; density; consistency, -- opposed to fluidity; compactness; fullness of matter, -- opposed to openness or hollown…

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Solidness 76% connected

State or quality of being solid; firmness; compactness; solidity, as of material bodies.

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Responsibility 76% connected

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation.

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Dependable 74% connected

Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy.

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Dependable 74% connected

Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy.

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Reliable 74% connected

Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependance or reliance; trustworthy.

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Reliable 74% connected

Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependance or reliance; trustworthy.

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