If a researcher uses the same experimental setup as another study to collect data, but uses different research subjects, it is considered:

The needed options are

A. an uncontrolled experiment

B. intuitive reasoning

C. extrapolation

D. replication

E. exploration

The ANSWER is D. replication

Explanation:

Replication in research means using the same method and methodology in proximity to the original research work.

It helps in bringing, validating and proving the original study is up-to-date. It may be done using the same exact methods in a different cultural settings, location or different research subjects to determine if the original experimental results is up-to-date.