Which one of the following is not a basic component of research?

We can know nature
All natural phenomena have unnatural causes
Knowledge is better than ignorance
Knowledge is derived from observation of nature

The correct answer is: B. All natural phenomena have unnatural causes.

A. We can know nature is a basic component of research because research is the process of acquiring knowledge about the natural world.

C. Knowledge is better than ignorance is a basic component of research because research is motivated by the desire to increase knowledge.

D. Knowledge is derived from observation of nature is a basic component of research because research is based on the observation of the natural world.

B. All natural phenomena have unnatural causes is not a basic component of research because it is a statement about the nature of reality, not about the process of research.