When Dr. Dixon presents her research to her students, some students start to share their personal stories that conflicted with Dr. Dixon's empirical approach. Which is the best explanation?
A. Research is just a guess based on observation and frequently misrepresents reality.
B. Research often shatters popular ideas because of misconceptions.
C. The students have inaccurate memories about their experience.
D. Dr. Dixon's research has bias and is not accurate.
Answer: B
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