Dr. Kong conducts a study in which he finds that smoking is related to an increased risk of high blood pressure. He publishes his results. Then Dr. Meco conducts the same study using different participants in another city. Dr. Meco's work is an example of _____.
A) scientific controversy
B) replication
C) ethics
D) data analyses

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Dr. Meco's work is an example of replication, which is a crucial step in the scientific process. Replication involves repeating a study using different participants and/or methods to confirm or modify the findings of the original study. This helps to establish the robustness and generalizability of the results. Scientific controversy refers to disagreements among scientists regarding a particular finding, while ethics and data analyses are important components of research but not specifically related to Dr. Meco's study.

Dr Kong Conducts a Study in Which He Finds That