Why Is Reproducibility Such a Vital Component of Science

Multiple Choice

Why is reproducibility such a vital component of science?

A) Reproducibility allows a scientist a second chance to show that his/her initial findings were correct.
B) Reproducibility is a vital component of science because it provides repeat funding.
C) An experiment can only be considered valid if other scientists can reproduce the results.
D) Modern scientific procedures provide built-in assurances so that reproducibility is no longer considered to be a vital component of science.