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

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.