After one scientist publishes the findings of an empirical investigation, other investigators may be expected to ________.
A) vote on whether they agree or disagree with the findings
B) attempt to replicate the scientific findings independently
C) use metaphors and analogies to describe how they feel about the work
D) cite authoritative sources to argue that the findings cannot possibly be correct

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The scientific method relies heavily on replication of experiments to confirm or challenge the findings of a previous study. Therefore, it is expected that other investigators will attempt to replicate the findings independently to ensure their validity. The options A, C, and D do not align with the scientific process of validation through replication and critical analysis.

After One Scientist Publishes the Findings of an Empirical Investigation